Donald Trump actually said...

"The President has begun getting frustrated with that. He's someone who is a free-wheeling, you know, president. He wants to do things his own way."

"The President chose H.R. after a very short meeting, General McMaster who I know is a very smart, intellectual, and savvy combat veteran."

"CNN is confirming that the President, according to sources that I've talked to, has made the decision to remove H.R. McMaster."

"I would say yes. I would say yes."