David Gergen actually said...

"He wants to do solo. He thinks a lot of people around him have been like training wheels. He doesn't need it anymore."

"His instincts for campaigning as we know are first class but it's interesting to -- although I don't like them, but his instincts for governing are terrible."

"I think the President's trying to bolster his P.R. team among other things heading toward 2018 elections."

"He's now looking for people who are much more consistent with his viewpoint."