Spicer's explanation that he had not spoken to Trump about his views on the Russian election meddling is another example him failing to answer questions about Trump's position or thinking on a given issue - a key function of his job as White House spokesman. I know there was some chatter today, I know the president has been on the phone extensively with the leader [Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.)] and with key Senators.
"There are days that I'll decide that the president's voice should be the one that speaks and iterate his priorities", Spicer said. Moreover, POLITICO also revealed that Spicer might be interviewing his own potential replacements - and that he reportedly already has two candidates in mind.
In testimony before Congress earlier this month, former FBI Director James Comey testified that there was no doubt in his mind that Russian Federation was behind the hacking.
He has dramatically cut back on the number of press briefings he's conducted and the White House has been looking to add to the communications team as part of a broader reshuffling.
David Boardman, chairman of the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, said Trump's method of communicating via Twitter creates a compelling need "to follow up on those 140-character proclamations with questions". "We'll work with you".
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It's unclear how quickly a decision will be made, and, as with all things involving President Donald Trump, the situation could change.
Publicly, Trump has been all over the place on the issue of Russian hacking, implying at various times both that he believed Russians were behind the hacking and that he wasn't sure.
From what my White House sources tell me you were never under serious consideration....
"I have not sat down and asked him about his specific reaction", Spicer said, echoing his response to similar questions at previous briefings.
On NBC's Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon told his audience about the reports that the White House is moving Spicer to "a more senior role focused on strategy".
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