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Watch: Trump Tell-All Book Author Responds to President’s Twitter Attack in Real Time on Live TV

Cliff Sims is the author of the latest tell-all book about the Trump administration, “Team of Vipers.” Appearing on CNN Tuesday morning, Sims was given a rare opportunity: being on live TV as President Donald Trump was attacking him on Twitter.
In typical Trump fashion, he described Sims as “nothing more than a gofer,” and a “low level staffer that I hardly knew.”
A low level staffer that I hardly knew named Cliff Sims wrote yet another boring book based on made up stories and fiction. He pretended to be an insider when in fact he was nothing more than a gofer. He signed a non-disclosure agreement. He is a mess!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 29, 2019
Sims appeared a bit hurt but not surprised.
And naturally, Sims responded.
“Nice. There it is,” he told CNN’s Alisyn Camerota.
And then he offered a response certain to resonate with Trump supporters.
“Look, I knew that was a possibility when I wrote the book,” Sims told viewers. “I said my identity isn’t wrapped up in being a Trump staffer. My identity is wrapped up in who I am in my faith. Those are things that matter to me. I know who Jesus says I am. Don’t matter to me what Donald Trump or anyone else says.”
Watch:
Sims reacts on air to Trump’s insults pic.twitter.com/tLXzTyHcG7
— TPM Livewire (@TPMLiveWire) January 29, 2019
Hat tip: Talking Points Memo
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