trump and john f kelly the white house chief of staff that september could be the breaking point for the trump presidency. a total meat grinder, bannon told them tp joining us tonight to talk about coronell belcher back with us the democratic police sisters work on president obama ace campaigns and with a a number of of house democrats. david jolly former congressman from florida. a different time that was when he was in the house of represent he was. congressman i'm beginning with you. i have a dramatic reading from something just dropped tonight. this is an editorial from the wall street journal. from the editorial board of. he informed second wife marla map willing by lacking are leaking it "the new york times." he seems to be using at which timer to tell republicans in congress that he is divorcing them at least seeking a trial separation for his -- and for

which brings us to a segment called "getting to know general john f. kelly >> seth: he's a retired marine corps general. he's twice won the legion of merit. his wife's name is kelly f. john. [ laughter ] he doesn't trust jared kushner as far as he can throw him, which is 100 yards. [ light laughter ] you're goddamned right he ordered the code red. [ light laughter ] his full name is john francis kelly, but his friends call him, infrequently. [ light laughter ] they call him the general, 'cause he loves to get tanked. [ light laughter ] instead of making love, he calls it civilian engagement. [ light laughter ] his dream is to move to the footloose town where no one can dance. [ light laughter ] if a kid says "knock knock," he'll say "go away." [ light laughter ] he had to explain to don junior that semper fi isn't his fraternity. [ light laughter ] and finally, he's not bald, he just thinks hair is for pussies. [ laughter ] [ cheers and applause ] this has been "getting to know general john f. kelly." according to "foreign policy" magazine, president trump's

john f. kennedy. ainsley: john f. kelly. steve: john f. kelly, thank you. re questions suddenly if john f. kelly is there there is a spot at the department of homeland security. if they move jeff sessions over there, took him out of the attorney general thing then the president could put somebody in. pete: the palace intrigue continues. steve: they were asking that yesterday at the press briefing as well. it turns out the president likes everybody he has got right now. >> report that attorney general sessions is being considered for homeland security chief accurate? how soon will that search be complete? how essential is it for the white house to fill that in a quick manner? >> there are no conversation about any cabinet moving in any capacity. the president has 100 percent confidence in his cabinet. ainsley: he has to fill the communications spot and dhs. many are saying kellyanne conway would be good for communications director. pete: sarah huckabee sanders is not going to go to the podium and say that unless, these days, both the president and general kel

damaging weeks we have seen in the media have to be plugged by the new chief of staff, general john f. kelly after he ousted anthony scaramucci who had been making that one of its principal duties with the hours of scaramucci's exit, there was a major leak yet again in "the washington post" alleging that president trump himself directed what became a misleading statement about his son meeting at trump tower. >> dana: that leak would not be under the attorney general's purview, but the new chief of staff. here with more is charles krauthammer, a columnist and a fox news contributor. charles, we know that the president wanted this to be a priority of the attorney general. it sounds to me like he will not be frog marching anybody in front of the cameras, but is going to say, we are getting serious about this. i assume that the attorney general hopes that this will stop what they are calling no culture of leaks. what do you think? >> generally expecting something this splashy would be there frog marching of a perpetrator or two, a little bit of drama, and actually cases to present. no cases to p

john f kelly moved to fire bannon to bring stability to a white house and risk caving under its self-destructiveendencies. it continues -- easily his ideas were batted away by other senior advisers in the white house. if he were to leave the white house, the conservative populist movement that lifted trump in last year's campaign would be at risk. let's go to an interview that steve bannon gave the weekly standard on his way out. said "the trump presidency we fought for and won . we still have a safe movement and will make something -- we trump presidency still have a huge movement and will make something of the trump presidency." steve green joined us here on "washington journal." here's what he said about bannon's time at the white house. [video clip] guest: trump is not like having a costar. his worst experience so far came in february after time magazine famously ran a cover with bannon's face and the headline "the great manipulator." elected this belief that president been "n -- that "president bannon was really in charge of things. now, he has worked his way back into the inner circle. my

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john f. kelly, only in there for a few weeks now. you may be making moves internally to really try to home down on white can be accomplished legislatively for the president. >> heather: some of the things that happen over the weekend, we have this onslaught of reaction to the president. whether he reacted enough into what happened in charlottesville. also his reaction is strong words against north korea just last week. how much of a distraction will both of those issues be moving on in the agenda, and what can he do to move forward on that? >> he will have to speak more on charlottesville, members of the own party coming out and saying that he has not spoken strongly enough about that. that will dominate to this week. north korea dominated last week. so you have these external events that are outside of the control of the president, happens to every president that occupies the white house. you put up the best well laid plans, and then something happens beyond your control. a national tragedy like this saturday and charlottesville, or

they've got the message, and i think you will see things change very rapidly, because this is john f. kellyis is a man you do not toy with. >> seth: sebastian gorka sounds like a bond villain. [ light laughter ] "let me just say, if you mess with general kelly he'll send you on a new jersey vacation." [ laughter and applause ] and by the way -- we should mention, this didn't start with trump. the obama administration used the espionage act to go after more leakers than all previous administrations combined. but trump ramping up the war on leaks is potentially dangerous, because so much of what we know about the constant swirl of scandal and corruption in the trump white house, we know from leaks to journalists. when it comes down to it, it's a question of who do you trust? the media or trump? i mean, to be fair, it's not like trump has ever lied. >> i'm going to be in the white house a lot. i'm not leaving. >> seth: this has been "a closer look." ♪ [ cheers and applause ] >> seth: we'll be right back with billy eichner, everybody. [ cheers and applause ] ♪ >> announcer: for more of seth's "

among those taken by surprise was john f. kelly, donald trump's chief of staff. korean state media issued a new response to president trump. it called his statement, quote, a load of nonsense, end quote, but again threatened, quote, historic enveloping fire at guam, end quote, and said it will develop a plan to carry it out by mid august. donald trump thinks he knows something about nuclear weapons that we don't know because 35 years ago, his uncle, the m.i.t. professor, told him all about it. >> look, having nuclear -- my uncle was a great professor and scientist and engineer, dr. john trump at m.i.t. good genes. very good genes, okay? very smart. the wharton school of finance, very good. very smart. >> we're just going to cut that right here because you've heard the next minute several times. it's the part where donald trump compliments himself about how smart he is and the schools he went to and all of that. he goes on for at least a minute with that. then he comes back in and says this. >> nuclear is so powerful. my uncle explained that to me many, many years

there will be no such thing as a more measured and tass i turn donald trump under john f. kellyw white house chief of staff. it's just not going to happen. but i also think that, you know, anybody who was surprised last night at the speech that donald trump gave hadn't been paying attention to american politics for the last year and a half. the speech he gave last night was donald trump in his element, at his -- you know, the most awe dashs version of his campaign self. >> yeah. he feeds off the crowd, and it isn't until they start leaving in pretty good numbers and then usually he'll start to wind-down. i've seen it. but, jim, we heard the president say last night that he predicts former sheriff joe arpaio is going to be fine even though earlier the white house said nothing is going to happen about that. so arpaio was just asked about a possible pardon. here is what he just said. >> i have a great deal of respect for him. i always will have, pardon or no pardon. i'm with him to the end. and i wish a lot of other people would do the same, including some republicans. >> jim, ther

john f. kennedy -- john f. kelly that is to say the chief of staff apparently had a chat with mr. bannon.back, over a week ago. inside the white house they essentially say that was the linchpin that essentially was the end of the road for him because of that and because of a book that where he kind of takes a lot of credit for getting mr. trump elected. abby: here is what steve bannon is saying as to why he left the white house. if there is any confusion out there, let me clear it up. i'm leaving the white house. i'm going to war for trump against his opponents on capitol hill, in the media and in corporate america. todd: one of those things driving home yesterday and listening to various different stations. he said he was fired. he left voluntarily. a lot of rumors out there. this is what steve bannon says about the whole thing. my big take away from this and i said this earlier. i'm going to say it again. there are a number of individuals, republicans, the democrats that are in the trump administration, and a lot of people in congress right now who are not sleeping very well because ste

. >> john f kelly is a fifth secretary. prior to joining dhs, he served as commander of the uss southern command where he worked closely with law enforcement and dhs personnel in a correlated effort from across the southern border. he commanded marine forces reserve and served military systems to secretaries of defense gates and pannetta. less than a year later he returned to serve the american people. general kelly is a retired fords dart general. america could not be more appreciative and more fortunate to have you serving in this capacity we thank you for your service and look forward to your testimony. >> every day the men and women of the department of homeland security protect americans from the threats we face. and so it is a pleasure to appear before you to talk about the critical missions they carry out in service of our america every day and night, 247, 365. as anyone fully understands the parental role of our government also believes that they begin every day with the protection of the homeland and security of ou

. >> secretary john f kelly, workedo joining dhs, he closely with u.s.aw enforcement and dhs personnel in a coordinated effort to combat the flow of drugs, people, and other threats into the united states from across the southern border. secretary kelly's career has included included service in the marine corps, and served as assistant to two military -- must than a year from his retirement, he returned to serve the american people as secretary of homeland security. general kelly is a retired four-star general, a goldstar parent, america could not be more appreciated to have you serving in this capacity. we look forward to your testimony. mccaskill,,ember distinguished members of the day, the, every department of homeland security protects the american people. it is my pleasure to appear before you today to talk about the tremendous and and women of the department in the missions they carry out in service of america every day and night, 24/7. anyone who understands the fundamental role of our government understands that the responsibility every day begin

. >> secretary john f kelly, prior to joining dhs, he worked closely with u.s. law enforcement and dhs personnel in a coordinated effort to combat the flow of drugs, people, and other threats into the united states from across the southern border. secretary kelly's career has included extensive service and servedine corps, and he as senior military assistance to two secretaries of defense, secretary gates and secretary panetta. general kelly is a retired four-star general, a goldstar parent, and america could not be more appreciative and more fortunate to have these living in this capacity, we look forward to to your testimony and we thank you for your service. >> ranking member mccaskill,, distinguished members of the committee, every day, the men and women of the department of homeland security protects the american people. it is my pleasure to appear before you today to talk about the tremendous and and women of the department in the critical missions they carry out in the service of america every day and night, 24/7 area anyone who understands the fundamenta

meanwhile the associated press is reporting now that apparently on saturday the new chief of staff john f. kellycked up the phone and called the attorney general of the united states jeff sessions. and keep in mind, jeff sessions, ever since he immediately recused himself upon getting the job, he has gotten away with criticism from the president of the united states on social media and, remember, he was asked so what is going to happen with jeff sessions and the president responded time will tell. brian: i think this is great. what he set up with bla this marine general has set up we know about his reputation. he worked under former secretary panetta. and we know that he was a fine chief of staff by almost all accounts for bill clinton. he says kelly is going to be straightening things out. is he already setting up a chain of commands where people get to the president but have to tell him they are going in or get a screen first. the normal order of process. i think he is going to make the president's job light years easier. he has let some people go. some say this is mcmaster winning out over ba

we're also hearing more and more about how general john f kelly is bringing a certain decorum to thisd of president trump for putting together this coalition at the united nations that included china and russia. that really, the first time in a very long time that a coalition has stood against this rogue dictator in north korea. and so we put into place one billion dollars worth of sanctions, and i think that that is going to really hurt this economy in north korea. and, unfortunately, it hurts the people of north korea. but it really is going to take a lot of the revenue that they're going to be spending on missiles and nuclear arms off the table, and i think that's an amazing feet for the president of the united states after just six months on the job. and just juxtapose president obama sent $1 billion to iran in cash on his way out the door, so i think that's a little bit different leadership style here. steve: and what about the new chief of staff? >> you know, i'm excited to see general kelly's first week. earlier has i think brought a lot of encouragement within the west wing, w

they have got the message and i think you will see things change very rapidly because this is john f. kelly crackdown on lease because jeff sessions went a step further saying you know, journalists aren't immune from our scrutiny as well. trusting and understanding their first amendment rights. but at some point, if you are a part of leaking of information that has national security consequences, there will be consequences for you as well. what can you say about the purview of this influence on reporters as well? >> right, you know, we are not going to talk about the inside baseball right now. what a.g. sessions has planned. he is absolutely right. a democracy thrives upon a free press. it's essential, okay. that's one of the markers between a free society and a society that's a slave society. but the fact is there is a reason that this information is classified. it's not a joke. you are endangering the lives of americans when you release secret or top secret information. just the idea, just the idea that the president of the united states cannot have a confidential phone call with another

f course i would do again. >> chemtrail kelly has her head ideas, louds with crazy bizarrely blamed john mccain for isis. >> john mccain is directly responsible for the rise of isis. calls for gerously restraint in fighting them. >> what is your response to isis? restraints and realists. > now after losing big league to john mccain. chemtrail kelly says he should can be senator. >> step away as quickly as possible. should be at the top of the list for appointment to that. >> embarrassing behavior, angerous ideas, no wonder republicans rejected her just one year ago. hemtrail kelly, not conservative, just crazy ideas. host: that ad from super pack with -- here is a headline in the "new york times." president's feud withing mcconnell devolves into mutual resentment. viewers king republican what you think the president's role should be when it comes to republicans, specifically primaries.al janine in san jose, california, what do you think? caller: good morning. my first comment is that as a think we're all pretty much sick of mccain, republican party needs to be cleaned out. did this question get asked of obama wh

even this f she doesn't run in 2020 and she says she won't, she'll be just fine. tossing and turning remember john keep kellye keeping the president's tweets in line. a rather stern face kelly back stage, maybe it's his poker face , but if not he of what he got himself into. we'll see, that's the final five tonight on this tuesday. back at it tomorrow. make it a great night. we'll see you. announcer: today on "tmz" -- harvey: you know usain bolt was injured in his last race, right? that did not stop him from taking a shot to the face. >> his girlfriend is insanely attractive. she takes a shot and puts in between her boobs and he grabs a shot and takes the full shot. >> how does she hold it there hands free? >> but katie, some girls can. [laughter] >> justin bieber, you know he's friends with floyd mayweather. we said floyd says he's going to knock out conor. >> i don't think so. harvey: justin is saying everybody buy the pay-per-view because it's going to be interesting. >> and floyd promises a knockout. why would justin go against what floyd's saying? harvey: maybe it creates -- drama! [laughter]

john f. kent as chief of staff. it is true that priebus didn't do a very good job but that's mostly because he wasn't allowed. to she is one of many aides. if kelly is not allowed to function as gate keeper, he too will fail. >> ron reagan is an it's msnbc political analyst. i got to know you, we got to be friends a long time ago lt i never saw you standing behind your dad during cabinet meetings looming like ivanka. she has great poise and i have no problem with her being there but i wonder why. and jared is always sit go next to her perfectly grouped. why? why are they there except because of nepotism? your thoughts. >> jared kushner isn't exactly robert kennedy. you wonder why these people with no relevant experience are where they are with security clearances and this is one of the challenges that john kelly is going to face here. he is supposed to be the boss of the white house in a way. all things are supposed to flow through the chief of staff, john kelly now. with y but he has a boss too. the president. his biggest problem is not so much ivanka and jared, although they are an issue. his biggest problem is donald trump himself who is the p

john podesta obviously has his own experience in this area. he wrote an op-ed in "the washington post" called an imposition mission. "the best advice i could have given general i don't know f. kelly beenover sustain by events, don't take the job. he just signed up for what may be truly an impossible mission, bringing discipline, order and strategic locus to the chaos that is the trump white house." he is supposedly everyone's boss, that includes jared kushner and ivanka trump. puts out a tweet, could have been a language issue but puts out a tweet saying "i look forward in working with the general." she doesn't work with him. she supposedly works for him. how does a general keep the president's kids from walking in and out of the oval office? >> that's a challenge for any chief of staff, chief javelin catcher, as the job has been called, and thanks, jane, to your kind words, but it's also gatekeeper, a recent book by chris whipple about that. you have to maintain some order and discipline and that includes who can go in the oval office and not. but chris, you cannot cut off communication from the president. so i think what chief kelly's got to do here, certainly focus on order of