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WHITE HOUSE CONFESSIONS: President Trump’s Special Assistant on the White House Domestic Policy Council Admits Advisors Make Decisions Based on What “Feels Like a Good Idea,” Says “There’s No Cost-Benefit,” Reveals WH Staff Independently Shape Domestic Policy…
Maxim Lott, a Special Assistant to President Trump on the White House Domestic Policy Council, admits domestic policy decisions are often made based on what “feels like a good idea,” without formal cost-benefit analysis and sometimes without President Trump’s direct involvement.
Lott reveals that White House officials frequently make decisions based on their own interpretation of Trump’s preferences, stating:
“I think I know the president well enough to say what he would say on this.”
Maxim Lott also acknowledges that policy proposals are advanced simply because officials believe “the base supports it,” adding:
“There’s no cost-benefit analysis… it’s just like, ‘this feels like a good idea’ alright, just sign.”
Meanwhile, Benjamin Ellisten, a Budget Analyst Manager within the Executive Office of the President, expressed, “We have to get rid of Trump,” while also calling the president “a madman” and insisting his coworkers “can’t know” how he truly feels about the current sitting President of the United States. We have received comments from Benjamin and Maxim. When OMG contacted Ellisten for comment, he sounded flustered and claimed he had “no idea what we’re talking about” before abruptly hanging up the phone.
Lott responded to our request to comment by stating: “I went out with an individual l thought was a genuine person, but it goes to show how insidious politics and this city can be. Nothing I said was contradictory of this Administration and I remain fully committed in helping carry out its agenda.”
We have reached out to the White House for comment.
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Lott reveals that White House officials frequently make decisions based on their own interpretation of Trump’s preferences, stating:
“I think I know the president well enough to say what he would say on this.”
Maxim Lott also acknowledges that policy proposals are advanced simply because officials believe “the base supports it,” adding:
“There’s no cost-benefit analysis… it’s just like, ‘this feels like a good idea’ alright, just sign.”
Meanwhile, Benjamin Ellisten, a Budget Analyst Manager within the Executive Office of the President, expressed, “We have to get rid of Trump,” while also calling the president “a madman” and insisting his coworkers “can’t know” how he truly feels about the current sitting President of the United States. We have received comments from Benjamin and Maxim. When OMG contacted Ellisten for comment, he sounded flustered and claimed he had “no idea what we’re talking about” before abruptly hanging up the phone.
Lott responded to our request to comment by stating: “I went out with an individual l thought was a genuine person, but it goes to show how insidious politics and this city can be. Nothing I said was contradictory of this Administration and I remain fully committed in helping carry out its agenda.”
We have reached out to the White House for comment.
Who is actually working inside the White House and for President Trump?
@JamesOKeefe
James O'Keefe
WHITE HOUSE CONFESSIONS: President Trump’s Special Assistant on the White House Domestic Policy Council Admits Advisors Make Decisions Based on What “Feels Like a Good Idea,” Says “There’s No Cost-Benefit,” Reveals WH Staff Independently Shape Domestic Policy…
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Our phone call with Benjamin Ellisten. We asked him what he meant by "We have to get rid of Trump."
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NEW: Daily Caller reporter Rebeka Zeljko is reporting that Benjamin Ellisten from the White House has been placed on administrative leave & is under investigation.
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WH STAFFER ON LEAVE: White House Puts Top Official On Leave After Trashing Trump In Sting Operation
https://dailycaller.com/2026/05/12/white-house-official-benjamin-ellisten-leave-trashing-trump-sting-operation-okeefe/
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https://dailycaller.com/2026/05/12/white-house-official-benjamin-ellisten-leave-trashing-trump-sting-operation-okeefe/
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Senior White House Official Placed On Leave After Trashing Trump In Sting Operation
The White House placed a top administration official on leave after an undercover sting operation revealed his deep disdain for Trump.
RAW STORY: 'We have to get rid of Trump': White House staffers caught on hidden camera trashing Trump
https://www.rawstory.com/stringr/white-house-dissent/
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Raw Story
'We have to get rid of Trump': White House staffers caught on hidden camera trashing him
A right-wing journalist released footage of White House officials saying, "We have to get rid of Trump," while secretly being recorded.James O'Keefe, who founded Project Veritas, known for putting out undercover videos that usually attack the left, released…
BREAKING: Two High-Level White House Insiders Caught on Undercover Video Bragging About Internal Subversion Against President Trump – One Placed on Leave
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/05/breaking-two-high-level-white-house-insiders-caught/
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https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/05/breaking-two-high-level-white-house-insiders-caught/
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The Gateway Pundit
BREAKING: Two High-Level White House Insiders Caught on Undercover Video Bragging About Internal Subversion Against President Trump…
The O'Keefe Media Group on Tuesday released undercover video of White House insiders bragging about internal subversion against President Trump.
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WHITE HOUSE CONFESSIONS: President Trump’s Special Assistant on the White House Domestic Policy Council Admits Advisors Make Decisions Based on What “Feels Like a Good Idea,” Says “There’s No Cost-Benefit,” Reveals WH Staff Independently Shape Domestic Policy…
THE WHITE HOUSE RESPONDS TO O'KEEFE REPORT:
"For Ellisten: This individual has been placed on administrative leave while we conduct a review and investigation. He has no direct access to the President or Senior Staff, and does not work on the White House campus. Such views expressed by the individual are not reflective of patriots who admirably serve in the Administration.
For Lott, we refer you to his statement in the video."
- The White House
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"For Ellisten: This individual has been placed on administrative leave while we conduct a review and investigation. He has no direct access to the President or Senior Staff, and does not work on the White House campus. Such views expressed by the individual are not reflective of patriots who admirably serve in the Administration.
For Lott, we refer you to his statement in the video."
- The White House
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WESTERN JOURNAL: Senior White House Official Caught Saying 'We've Got to Get Rid of Trump' on Hidden Camera
https://www.westernjournal.com/senior-white-house-official-caught-saying-got-get-rid-trump-hidden-camera/
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https://www.westernjournal.com/senior-white-house-official-caught-saying-got-get-rid-trump-hidden-camera/
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JUST THE NEWS: White House official placed on leave after trashing the president on hidden camera: Report
https://justthenews.com/government/white-house/white-house-official-placed-leave-after-trashing-president-hidden-camera
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https://justthenews.com/government/white-house/white-house-official-placed-leave-after-trashing-president-hidden-camera
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Just The News
White House official placed on leave after trashing the president on hidden camera: Report
Benjamin Ellisten, a senior budget analyst and funding manager for the White House, told O’Keefe’s undercover staffer that Trump is a "mess" who is “f***ing it up for everybody," and the White House needs to "get rid of him."
BREAKING: White House employee placed on leave after OMG busts him saying 'We have got to get rid of Trump'
https://thepostmillennial.com/breaking-white-house-employee-placed-on-leave-after-omg-busts-him-saying-we-have-got-to-get-rid-of-trump
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https://thepostmillennial.com/breaking-white-house-employee-placed-on-leave-after-omg-busts-him-saying-we-have-got-to-get-rid-of-trump
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The Post Millennial
BREAKING: White House employee placed on leave after OMG busts him saying ‘We have got to get rid of Trump’
“…He’s a madman, literally. He’s invincible. Nothing can stop him.”
🧵THREAD: The White House Press team is actively denying my correspondent from obtaining White House Press Credentials.
This has been going on for over a month. Our team has asked every question as to why this is happening. We even issued a legal inquiry to the WH legal counsel about this issue regarding temporary press credentials.
WH Press Team Response: “I don't think we will be able to accommodate you anytime in the near future.” Followed by: “What do you plan on covering?”
We are now facing radio silence from the White House Press team.
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This has been going on for over a month. Our team has asked every question as to why this is happening. We even issued a legal inquiry to the WH legal counsel about this issue regarding temporary press credentials.
WH Press Team Response: “I don't think we will be able to accommodate you anytime in the near future.” Followed by: “What do you plan on covering?”
We are now facing radio silence from the White House Press team.
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🧵THREAD: The White House Press team is actively denying my correspondent from obtaining White House Press Credentials. This has been going on for over a month. Our team has asked every question as to why this is happening. We even issued a legal inquiry to…
#2: Our WH Correspondent Michael Casey has been following each WH press protocol for obtaining a temporary press badge. In the past, our team has been able to get approved for temporary WH press credentials. Email shown below:
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#2: Our WH Correspondent Michael Casey has been following each WH press protocol for obtaining a temporary press badge. In the past, our team has been able to get approved for temporary WH press credentials. Email shown below: @JamesOKeefe
#3: In the past month, the language from the WH press team has changed from “I don't think we will be able to accommodate you anytime in the near future.” to now asking our correspondent, “What do you plan on covering?”
What story made them WH upset? Why is the WH asking us what we plan on covering?
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What story made them WH upset? Why is the WH asking us what we plan on covering?
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#3: In the past month, the language from the WH press team has changed from “I don't think we will be able to accommodate you anytime in the near future.” to now asking our correspondent, “What do you plan on covering?” What story made them WH upset? Why…
#4. Our legal team also sent a note to the WH legal counsel asking why the White House press team is denying our team press credentials and the ability to cover the President of the United States as a member of the press.
Legal email from Benjamin Barr to WH Legal Counsel below:
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Legal email from Benjamin Barr to WH Legal Counsel below:
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#4. Our legal team also sent a note to the WH legal counsel asking why the White House press team is denying our team press credentials and the ability to cover the President of the United States as a member of the press. Legal email from Benjamin Barr to…
#5. O'Keefe Media Group, our credo is fighting for the First Amendment, freedom of the press, and reporting the truth. We understand not everyone will like our reporting, but that is your right. Our job is to report the truth and the facts so that YOU, the American public, can be a more informed people.
I am asking the White House to lift the denial of press credentials and allow my journalist to cover the White House & President Trump. The White House please feel free to reach out to me or my team.
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I am asking the White House to lift the denial of press credentials and allow my journalist to cover the White House & President Trump. The White House please feel free to reach out to me or my team.
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