The next day, on February 5, 2018, the President complained about the Times article to Porter.2077 The President told Porter that the article was “bullshit” and he had not sought to terminate the Special Counsel.2078 The President said that McGahn leaked to the media to make himself look good.2079 The President then directed Porter to tell McGahn to create a record to make clear that the President never directed McGahn to fire the Special Counsel.2080 Porter thought the matter should be handled by the White House communications office, but the President said he wanted McGahn to write a letter
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