Sarah Huckabee Sanders actually said...

The president had been briefed by his Chief of Staff John Kelly and that he would be continually updated as the situation develops.

The White House Press Secretary confirming that the president is receiving updates on the situation.

10/30/2017

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I think the fact that the President has confidence in her make her -- gives her the access. That does not in fact give her qualifications.

I think this is a bunch of B.S. that a good guy with a gun is the only thing that can stop a bad guy with the gun.

Ivanka was a great representative for the administration.

I think the fact that we're conflating the fact of being smart with foreign policy chops to be able to do the job.