David Axelrod
ON THE RECORD · 6 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“But two words in it, ‘with Natalie,’ seemed gratuitous and unnecessary.”
David Axelrod · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
Axelrod criticized Ossoff's mention of Natalie Harp as unnecessary in his X post.
“probably thrilled some in the base, who figured it was just giving Trump a taste of his own nasty medicine.”
David Axelrod · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
Axelrod suggested the comment may have pleased some in the Democratic base while distracting from the message.
“But they distracted and detracted from the power of the message,”
David Axelrod · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
Axelrod argued the remark detracted from the overall power of Ossoff's message.
“If this story is true, and the person closest to the @POTUS and his thinking on a daily basis has no security clearance and refuses to submit to the process of getting it, it’s a deadly serious issue.”
David Axelrod · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
Axelrod commented on X about the seriousness of the security clearance report.
“The paragraph from his weekend speech that has gotten so much attention was a brutal takedown,”
David Axelrod · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
Axelrod commented on X about Ossoff's viral speech.
“Never have the words ‘no comment’ felt more appropriate.”
David Axelrod · said 2025-07-22 · reported 2025-07-22
David Axelrod responded to an inquiry from The Associated Press regarding Hunter Biden's remarks.