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President Trump took to Twitter today to address the critics that have been calling out the White House for its mixed messaging on FBI director James Comey, which has resulted in Trump considering a replacement for White House press secretary Sean Spicer.

Trump teases getting rid of White House press briefings

"Maybe the best thing to do would be to cancel all future 'press briefings'"

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Trump teases getting rid of White House press briefings

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