Mr. Trump equivocates: “Well I think it was Russia, and I think it could have been other people and other countries. But the evidence suggests that Mr. Trump is actually a rogue cop, ignoring or remaining ignorant of his administration’s policies. The National Security Act of 1947 — which established the National Security Council — laid the foundation for a deliberate, multitiered process, managed by the national security adviser, to bring government agencies together to debate and decide policy. Especially when it comes to national security, there is a premium on an administration speaking clearly, consistently and precisely, starting with the president. Loose lips really can sink ships — and because Mr. Trump cannot control his, this administration’s foreign policy is taking on water.

Source: New York Times August 31, 2017 08:37 UTC