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Jennifer Rubin: Chief of Staff Kelly hasn't tamed him — Trump hasn't changed a bit

The notion that Chief of Staff John F. Kelly can bring order to the White House rests on the false premise that President Donald Trump is rational, disciplined and understands a president is measured by whether he passes his agenda. There is not a shred of evidence that Trump is rational, disciplined or understands how to pass his agenda. Tuesday morning alone provided powerful evidence he is emotionally unstable and unaware of the gravity of his words:

• He said he could beat Secretary of State Rex Tillerson in an IQ test. Trump then insisted he never undercuts anyone and has confidence in the man who allegedly called him a “moron.