Article snippet: In any normal era of American politics, Charles Johnson, who has said black people are “dumber” than white people and questioned the Holocaust, would be radioactive. Instead, he has secured a foothold near the center of political influence in President Trump’s Washington. The force behind one veterans group in White House Chief of Staff John Kelly’s hometown is done with the retired general. Should a woman really need a photo of her black eye to convince the world her husband beat her? It’s not the first time the chief of staff has been in the media spotlight rather than behind the scenes. In any normal era of American politics, Charles Johnson, who has said black people are “dumber” than white people and questioned the Holocaust, would be radioactive. Instead, he has secured a foothold near the center of political influence in President Trump’s Washington. Classmates who knew Rob Porter at Harvard are reeling from revelations that he has been accused of domestic violence by his two ex-wives. The officials emphasized that they did not consider a resignation imminent, and that Kelly had made no formal offer. The Porter crisis has damaged John Kelly’s credibility not only publicly but also inside the White House. Yvonne Abraham This administration has such respect for women. Why, one could even argue that President Trump himself is largely responsible for the #MeToo movement. Jared Kushner, the president’s son-in-law and one of his most infl... Link to the full article to read more