The vast majority of people who worked in the White House were decent people who were doing the best they could to serve the nation. They've unfortunately paid quite a price for that in reputation and future employment. They don't deserve that. They deserve better than that because they kept the train from careening off the tracks.
John Kelly reflects on the integrity of White House staff during Trump's presidency and the challenges they faced.
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