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Trump camp’s warning about leaking internal information gets leaked

September 5, 2024 | | Print Article

There’s a rat somewhere in former President Donald Trump’s campaign, and this latest show of blatant disrespect proves it.

Someone has been leaking info from the former president’s campaign to the press, including a recent warning from managers Chris LaCivita and Susie Wiles. The email, posted to X by Puck senior correspondent Tara Palmeri, is an ironic sign that someone isn’t fully on Trump’s team.

“NEW leak: Trump’s co-campaign managers Chris LaCivita and Susie Wiles warn staff in internal email to stop talking to the press less than an hour ago, with the threat of termination. There must be a hot story in the works…” she wrote.

“Team, Susie and I have always said this is the best team in politics,” LaCivita said. “And each day that passes, we are reminded of how true that is. Everyone has made sacrifices and put in the time and effort to help elect President Trump, Senator Vance, and all Republicans running for office.”

“Throughout this campaign, we have sent periodic reminders of our communications and press policy when interacting with reporters and media members,” the email continues. “Unless you have been authorized by Senior Leadership or have received permission from an authorized member of the Communications Team, you should not be independently speaking or communicating with any member of the press – on or off the record.”

“We have done a great job of preventing leaks, and that has been because everyone knows what the policy is and what we expect from everyone,” the message notes, before issuing a warning to all recipients. “Information is power –  and the press doesn’t give a damn if you lose your job because you spoke out of school.”

“As this team moves forward with only 61 days left until victory, please do not deviate from this policy. Success requires buy-in from everyone. If just one of us goes off course, it jeopardizes not only the team but also President Trump and Republicans up and down the ballot.”

This comes after a volunteer was axed for saying in a leaked email that the Trump camp doesn’t see New Hampshire as winnable.

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