The New York Times’ Maggie Haberman and Kate Kelly are reporting that Gary Cohn understands the consequences of making a statement criticizing the current unpopular president. Cohn told the Financial Times that he was “distressed” about the events over the past few weeks and then he stepped across the Rubicon.
“Citizens standing up for equality and freedom can never be equated with white supremacists, neo-Nazis, and the K.K.K.,” Mr. Cohn said. “I believe this administration can and must do better in consistently and unequivocally condemning these groups and do everything we can to heal the deep divisions that exist in our communities.”
Saying that Trump can do anything “better” is anathema to someone who does everything the “best,” and Cohn is smart enough to understand what happens to people who talk to reporters on the record.
The sharp critique from Mr. Trump’s top economic adviser, Gary D. Cohn, came nearly two weeks after deadly violence in Charlottesville, Va., in response to a rally led by white nationalist groups. Mr. Cohn, who is Jewish, seriously considered resigning and even drafted a letter of resignation, according to two people familiar with the draft.
Before we weep for Mr. Cohn, let’s remember what this “economic expert,” has brought us: a crazy presentation of tax cuts for the rich while acting crazy shady about how said taxes would benefit the orange blob of corruption at the head of the thieves’ table. Selling out retirees by getting rid of the small protections in place that might help keep Wall Street from collapsing again. So, see you later Mr. Cohn, you’ve done more than enough damage already.