Quote of the Day:
“She’s a low-life.”
— President Trump on Omarosa Manigault Newman, who has come out with a new book, Unhinged. Other words he has used for her: “wacky, vicious and not smart.”
Sean Spicer goes to bat for President Trump
“It’s about time that it gets wrapped up or they put their cards on the table.” — Former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer on Fox News talking about the Robert Mueller investigation of President Trump and his administration and campaign.
And David Corn wants to know if there’s a coverup
“White House and Trump need to say if they covered up @omarosa’s alleged unethical acts.” — David Corn, Washington Bureau Chief, Mother Jones.
Congressman is accused of abusing an ex-girlfriend.
Rep. Keith Ellison, a Minnesota Democrat, denies all the allegations.
There is allegedly a video.
Politico has the story.
The Observer I
“That episode of the reality show where the conniving person comes back and connives and people are shocked.” — Marc Caputo, Politico.
Porn star lawyer Michael Avenatti gets sensitive on Twitter
“No. I’m blocking people that have been overly negative & abusive towards me. I have risked a lot to advance my clients’ case & I do not appreciate the personal attacks on my feed. If they don’t think I’m ready, then they can unfollow (why would they want to follow anyway?).”
Avenatti, the lawyer for Stormy Daniels, was responding to a follower who wrote: “I keep seeing people that I follow & respect, who are fighting hard for democracy like @HoarseWisperer & @riotwomennn being blocked by you, bc they’ve expressed their opinion about your readiness for a presidential run. You are blocking voices that matter.”
Avenatti gets sensitive on Twitter Part II
Sheriff David Clarke, Jr.:”You gotta love the arrogance of people who EVERYTIME they look in the mirror believe they are looking at the next POTUS. This self-infatuated, attention seeking snake-oil salesman @MichaelAvenatti couldn’t get elected dog catcher.”
Avenatti snapped back… “Says the guy who couldn’t even get a job at the Dept of Homeland Security despite kissing up to Trump at every opportunity for years. The same guy that also interviewed for a cabinet position and was soundly rejected. He must be angling on the third time being the charm.”
The Observer II
“I do just love the whole Omarosa saga.” — Olivia Nuzzi, New York Mag.
CNN’s Cillizza doesn’t know what ‘amazing’ is
“The thing that’s amazing about the White House’s running down of Omarosa is that Trump hired her!” — Chris Cillizza, CNN.
In other stupid Cillizza matters…
“I hate sports.” — Cillizza, CNN.
Selfie Fever with ex-Politico’s Mike Elk
In the hills of Northern Alabama pic.twitter.com/DpxZC3IgOe
— Mike Elk (@MikeElk) August 12, 2018
Mother Jones journo hates black coffee and thinks you do, too
“I do not believe that anyone truly likes the taste of black coffee and I think that all the people who will inevitably tweet at me to say they like the taste of black coffee are liars.” — Ben Dreyfuss, editorial director, Mother Jones.
WH reporter has pesky Omarosa q for Trump
“My question: If Omarosa is a ‘lowlife’ why did you hire her? Or why did it take you 10 years to find out? Or did working for you make her that way?” — Brian Karem, White House reporter, Playboy.
Anthony Scaramucci cozies up with wife in Italy
Now boarding in Napoli! pic.twitter.com/BBPgche7YF
— Anthony Scaramucci (@Scaramucci) August 11, 2018
Gossip Roundup
TMZ: I wish they could ket this man rest in peace. But Anthony Bourdain‘s Manhattan apartment is available for rent. Ugh. Price tag: $14,200 a month. Here.
DailyMail: Omarosa dresses to “punish” her husband. Here.
NYP‘s Page Six: The site highlights ABC David Muir‘s “smoldering” selfies. Here.