Trump sought to block Pence pick for key national security post: report
Trump sought to block Pence pick for key national security post: report
Brett Samuels -- THE HILL
President Trump reportedly tried to prevent Vice President Pence from appointing his chosen national security adviser, citing the staffer's past opposition to Trump's candidacy.
Axios reported Sunday that Trump was upset when he learned Pence was hiring Jon Lerner to advise him on national security and foreign policy. Lerner currently serves as a deputy for United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley.
The Washington Post reported last Thursday that Pence hired Lerner, and that Lerner would continue to work with Haley despite his new role advising the vice president.
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Brett Samuels -- THE HILL
President Trump reportedly tried to prevent Vice President Pence from appointing his chosen national security adviser, citing the staffer's past opposition to Trump's candidacy.
Axios reported Sunday that Trump was upset when he learned Pence was hiring Jon Lerner to advise him on national security and foreign policy. Lerner currently serves as a deputy for United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley.
The Washington Post reported last Thursday that Pence hired Lerner, and that Lerner would continue to work with Haley despite his new role advising the vice president.
READ MORE: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/tr...
