Regardless, the press is going to assert that Trump approved the release. Whether he literally approves it or doesn't even get involved, the line from the press will be "Trump approved."
That's a given. No sense in even worrying about an argument against it. Just give the facts about Trump's extent of involvement. The press is going to run with the narrative no matter what.
WH has already said that it has no role in publication or release.Trump sought release of classified Russia memo, putting him at odds with Justice DepartmentRegardless, the press is going to assert that Trump approved the release. Whether he literally approves it or doesn't even get involved, the line from the press will be "Trump approved."
That's a given. No sense in even worrying about an argument against it. Just give the facts about Trump's extent of involvement. The press is going to run with the narrative no matter what.