A Lesson In Keeping Trump Quiet

Politico: “The shutdown drama taught White House aides a lesson: when it comes to President Donald Trump, sometimes less is more. For about 48 hours this weekend, Trump kept an unusually low profile, making no public appearances and keeping his direct contact with lawmakers – especially Democrats – to a minimum. Instead, the president left the heavy lifting to his staff, temporarily suppressing his instinct to invite lawmakers to the White House to strike a grand bargain.”

“In the end, the stand-back-and-watch approach paid off, putting pressure on Senate leaders to reach an agreement to open the government on their own – and delivering Trump a much-needed victory, according to half a dozen White House officials and advisers.”