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To: TobagoJack who wrote (218211)12/7/2025 4:18:44 PM
From: marcher  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 219848
 
--‘No Scalps’ Rule--

the atlantic leans into 'fake news' with misleading header:

grok:
"...Donald Trump has never been accused of using the phrase "no scalps" while serving as president. The
phrase has emerged in media reporting during his second term (beginning January 2025) to describe an
informal White House policy against high-profile firings of aides or cabinet members in response to scandals
or media pressure—often phrased as "no scalps" to avoid giving critics or opponents a "victory." This is
attributed to Trump's inner circle (e.g., advisers like Steve Bannon and Susie Wiles) and his own stated
regrets over rapid staff turnover in his first term, but there is no evidence or accusation that Trump
himself uttered the phrase..."