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Donald Trump Plans to Continue Skipping Daily Intelligence Briefings

HeadlineDec 12, 2016

Meanwhile, Donald Trump was questioned by Chris Wallace of Fox News Sunday over his plans to continue skipping daily presidential intelligence briefings.

Chris Wallace: “I just want to ask you about your skepticism about the intelligence community. You are getting the presidential daily brief —”

President-elect Donald Trump: “Yes.”

Chris Wallace: “— only once a week.”

President-elect Donald Trump: “Well, I get it when I need it.”

Chris Wallace: “But is that—is there some skepticism?”

President-elect Donald Trump: “No, no, I get it when I—first of all, these are very good people that are giving me the briefings. And I say, if something should change from this point, immediately call me. I’m available on one minute’s notice. I don’t have to be told—you know, I’m like a smart person. I don’t have to be told the same thing and the same words every single day for the next eight years.”

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