General Kelly Commands the White House, But He Can’t Control Trump
- Charlottesville shows limits of Kelly’s ability to manage boss
- Chief of staff brings order but hasn’t halted political damage
Meet the White House Chief Tasked to Bring Order
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Since retired Marine Corps General John Kelly started as White House chief of staff last month, President Donald Trump has added a routine caveat before approving proposals advisers place before him: Check with "The General" before moving ahead.