Trump Savaged Online After John Kelly Reportedly Called Him An ‘Idiot’

The alleged insult has taken on a life of its own.

White House Chief of Staff John Kelly has denied a report that he called President Donald Trump an “idiot.” 

“He always knows where I stand and he and I both know this story is total BS,” Kelly told NBC News on Monday. “I am committed to the president, his agenda, and our country.”

But that hasn’t stopped the insult from taking on a life of its own online:

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