I used to practice law. Your job is to be an advocate for a position. It's an honorable profession even though it is awkward at times to advocate something you think is stupid. Same for Tony. Presidents need to have a press spokesman who advocates for the President, even if the spokesman disagrees.
So take it easy on Tony. He's just doing his job.
I am taking it easy on him. I’m not the one saying I’ve lost respect for him or I’m disappointed in him. I understand he’s a professional sock puppet. It’s the puppet master who’s to blame.