David Axelrod actually said...

"The president of the United States has the biggest mega phone. It was the president of the United States who sat alone for two hours with Vladimir Putin."

"The president keeps reinforcing the Kremlin's line. And that is a source of great concern and confusion for anyone who is trying to read what's actually going on here in our own government."

"This is a precedent-shattering White House. And particularly when it comes to issues of transparency and disclosure, starting with the president's refusal to release his tax returns and running throug..."

"I don't think it's -- look, as you pointed out at the beginning, every President is irritated at times by their coverage, but most Presidents understand that that is part of the obligation of the job...."