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By Paul Szoldra Jan 28, 2020

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Ex-Trump Chief of Staff John Kelly: ‘I believe’ John Bolton and think he should testify

"I believe John Bolton."

By Jeff Schogol Dec 8, 2018

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Retired Marine Gen. John Kelly Is Leaving His Job As President Trump’s Chief Of Staff

Retired Marine Gen. John Kelly is leaving the White House as President Trump’s chief of staff, the president told reporters...

By Paul Szoldra Oct 6, 2018

Unsung Heroes

‘They Could Have Run But Did Not’: Read John Kelly’s Letter For 2 Heroic Marines Who Stopped A Suicide Bomber

On Apr. 22, 2008, two Marine infantrymen stood in place as a suicide truck bomber came barreling toward them. Six...

By Kyle Gaffney Jul 12, 2018

The Long March

What, If Anything, Did John Kelly Learn From Re-Reading ‘The General’?

When then-Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly was tapped to serve as the new White House Chief of Staff, much...

By Tom Ricks Jul 3, 2018

The Long March

As Kelly Eyes The Door, A Look Back At Him And Mattis Firing A Colonel In The Iraq War

I wouldn’t be surprised if both John Kelly and James Mattis left the Trump administration this summer, especially if later...

By Adam Linehan May 1, 2018

Bullet Points

Report: John Kelly Stopped Trump From Pulling US Troops Out Of South Korea

President Donald Trump wanted to withdraw all American troops from the Korean Peninsula earlier this year but White House Chief...

By Adam Weinstein May 1, 2018

Analysis

The White House Knew Ronny Jackson Had Issues And Covered It Up

To hear President Donald Trump hear it, Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson is a fine naval officer and physician with no...

By Tara Francis Chan, Business Insider Feb 19, 2018

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A Secret Service Agent Reportedly Tackled A Chinese Security Official After He Grabbed John Kelly

A U.S. Secret Service agent reportedly tackled a Chinese security official during President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing in November...

By Tom Ricks Jan 17, 2018

The Long March

How Is Mattis Handling The Madness Of The Trump Administration? A Quick Interview With A Pentagon Insider

Here's a conversation I had recently with a guy I've known a long time who works at the Pentagon. No...

By David Choi, Business Insider Oct 31, 2017

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White House Chief Of Staff John Kelly Says Robert E Lee Was An ‘Honorable Man’

White House chief of staff John Kelly raised eyebrows when he discussed the historical context of controversial monuments dedicated to...

By Eliza Relman, Business Insider Oct 19, 2017

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John Kelly Defends Trump’s Controversial Call To A Gold Star Family

White House chief of staff John Kelly, a former Marine Corps general whose son was killed while serving in Afghanistan in 2010,...

By Leonard Greene, New York Daily News Oct 19, 2017

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John Kelly Was Surprised Trump Shared His Son’s Combat Death Story

The Marine general was ambushed — by his commander-in-chief. White House chief of staff John Kelly was caught off guard...

By Bryan Logan, Business Insider Oct 9, 2017

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Trump On Chief Of Staff John Kelly: He’ll Be Here For The Next 7 Years

President Donald Trump offered an endorsement of sorts for White House chief of staff John Kelly this weekend as rumors...

By Jared Keller Oct 6, 2017

Analysis

An Anonymous Hacker May Have Compromised John Kelly’s Cell Phone. It’s Only A Sign Of Things To Come

Trump administration officials “believe” that the White House Chief of Staff John Kelly’s personal cell phone was “compromised” while he...

By Sonam Sheth, Business Insider Sep 24, 2017

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Ivanka Trump Has To Ask John Kelly For Permission To Talk To Trump About White House Matters

John Kelly, President Donald Trump's new chief of staff, has garnered a reputation for running a tighter ship in a...

By Jason Dempsey Sep 13, 2017

Analysis

Will Trump’s Military Fetish End Up Hurting American Democracy — Or Saving It?

Editor’s Note: This is the first edition of a new Task & Purpose column called “Swamp Warfare,” in which Jason...

By Jared Keller Sep 11, 2017

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John Kelly Just Dropped The Perfect Response To The Democrat Who Called Him A ‘Disgrace To The Uniform’

After President Donald Trump announced his intent to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) immigration policy established in...

By Jared Keller Sep 8, 2017

Analysis

No, John Kelly Is Not A ‘Disgrace To The Uniform He Used To Wear’ By Serving Trump

As Washington devolves into a slugfest over the status of immigrants illegally brought into the United States as children, at...

By Michelle Mark, Business Insider Sep 1, 2017

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John Kelly Has A Very Special New Nickname In The Trump White House

President Donald Trump and some of his friends are growing frustrated by the restrictions and discipline imposed by new White...

By Jared Keller Aug 3, 2017

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‘We Aren’t Winning’: Trump Is Clashing With The Generals Over His Afghanistan Strategy, Report Says

During a tense July 18 meeting in the White House, the commander-in-chief lambasted Secretary of Defense James Mattis and Chairman...

By Jared Keller Aug 1, 2017

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Mattis And Kelly Made A Secret Pact To Babysit Trump

You know you’re living in unusual times when the sanest person in the executive branch of the U.S. government is...

By Crispin Burke Feb 17, 2017

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No, The White House Can’t Actually Order The Guard To Sweep Up Immigrants

Fridays are always exciting in the world of American politics, as agencies dump the most salacious news on the press...

By David S. Cloud, Tribune Washington Bureau Jan 11, 2017

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The Retired Marine General In Charge Of Trump’s Wall Thinks It’s Not Enough

For more than a year, Donald Trump has rallied supporters by vowing to build a “big beautiful” wall along the...

By James Clark Dec 7, 2016

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Trump Chooses Retired Marine Gen John Kelly For Homeland Security Secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has tapped retired Marine Gen. John Kelly to run the Department of Homeland Security, reports CBS News....

By James Clark Nov 10, 2016

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4 Retired Military Leaders Who Could Serve In The Trump Administration

As Donald Trump prepares to take the nation’s highest office and become our next commander-in-chief, he will face a host...

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Ex-Trump Chief of Staff John Kelly: ‘I believe’ John Bolton and think he should testify

Retired Marine Gen. John Kelly Is Leaving His Job As President Trump’s Chief Of Staff

‘They Could Have Run But Did Not’: Read John Kelly’s Letter For 2 Heroic Marines Who Stopped A Suicide Bomber

What, If Anything, Did John Kelly Learn From Re-Reading ‘The General’?

As Kelly Eyes The Door, A Look Back At Him And Mattis Firing A Colonel In The Iraq War

Report: John Kelly Stopped Trump From Pulling US Troops Out Of South Korea

The White House Knew Ronny Jackson Had Issues And Covered It Up

A Secret Service Agent Reportedly Tackled A Chinese Security Official After He Grabbed John Kelly

How Is Mattis Handling The Madness Of The Trump Administration? A Quick Interview With A Pentagon Insider

White House Chief Of Staff John Kelly Says Robert E Lee Was An ‘Honorable Man’

John Kelly Defends Trump’s Controversial Call To A Gold Star Family

John Kelly Was Surprised Trump Shared His Son’s Combat Death Story

Trump On Chief Of Staff John Kelly: He’ll Be Here For The Next 7 Years

An Anonymous Hacker May Have Compromised John Kelly’s Cell Phone. It’s Only A Sign Of Things To Come

Ivanka Trump Has To Ask John Kelly For Permission To Talk To Trump About White House Matters

Will Trump’s Military Fetish End Up Hurting American Democracy — Or Saving It?

John Kelly Just Dropped The Perfect Response To The Democrat Who Called Him A ‘Disgrace To The Uniform’

No, John Kelly Is Not A ‘Disgrace To The Uniform He Used To Wear’ By Serving Trump

John Kelly Has A Very Special New Nickname In The Trump White House

‘We Aren’t Winning’: Trump Is Clashing With The Generals Over His Afghanistan Strategy, Report Says

Mattis And Kelly Made A Secret Pact To Babysit Trump

No, The White House Can’t Actually Order The Guard To Sweep Up Immigrants

The Retired Marine General In Charge Of Trump’s Wall Thinks It’s Not Enough

Trump Chooses Retired Marine Gen John Kelly For Homeland Security Secretary

4 Retired Military Leaders Who Could Serve In The Trump Administration