Good analysis. IMHO, if Trump did in fact scold Mulvaney, it was all a pre-planned charade.
Bingo— the old “salesman” trick-— the one two fakeroo. “HE said that to you? He doesn’t know what I know... that wasn’t right. But... he gave me permission to speak for him. I’m taking over his sales territory.”.... That one— from two reps who split commission.
Tend to like the notion that the “cover” of the new job that Mulvaney has, coupled with this supposed “outburst” is a beautifuly camouflage for what Mulvaney is doing. And some jacksnipe at CNN (or their deep state contact handler’s) idea of a swipe targeting Mulvaney because they know what he is doing and that it is perfectly legal part of the Executive Branch.... through OMB and the Treasury.
In the past things have been put up that will not work now.... like citing the Amendment that requires ‘recognizing the debt’ of the US. That is to say-— “gonna cause the US to default on it’s payments and lose world Credit rating”. Not gonna happen the US has enough money coming in... daily to pay the amounts needed to be paid... and then some. Especially since money from the Treasury is not currently going OUT of the Treasury as pay— at least not the 15% or less not getting paid.
agree