Inside Trump’s Leak-Plugging Strategy

Politico: “Both the Trump campaign and America First began using the pouches at donor gatherings in recent months to prevent attendees from documenting sensitive strategies that are often discussed, and to cultivate an environment where Trump and his aides feel they can speak candidly. A GOP official familiar with the move said donors were previously asked to place their phones in bins outside fundraising events, but this approach allows them to keep their phones with them.”

“The strictly enforced ban — even those who’ve made multimillion-dollar contributions to pro-Trump outside groups must obey it — is one of many tactics Trump allies and campaign officials are deploying to ensure the president’s reelection operation is decidedly less leaky than his administration.”