I didn't mean an axe to grind against this guy, necessarily, I meant in regards to this whole politically-charged sideshow. And "anonymous presidential aide sa

I didn't mean an axe to grind against this guy, necessarily, I meant in regards to this whole politically-charged sideshow. And "anonymous presidential aide says X" is always a political axe-grinding act. Those people don't just say things without an agenda. Historically, it's either someone testing a messaging line with prez approval or an act of factional warfare within the administration to try and shape the narrative.