15 Aug 2018

Stoush between Trump former aide Omarosa

From The Panel, 4:26 pm on 15 August 2018

The stoush between President Trump and his former aide Omarosa Manigault Newman with President today calling her a "dog" on twitter.

The comment has unsurprisingly sparked outrage, with some calling it a "racially charged" attack. The comment came as Omarosa promotes her new book, which lays into Mr Trump.

His team have now launched legal action against Omarosa, claiming she violated a non-disclosure agfreement.

The panelists give their view of the controversy.

US President Donald Trump on August 14, 2018, lashed out at his former White House aide Omarosa Manigault Newman in especially angry terms, slamming her as a "dog" and "crazed" as their mud-slinging match escalated.

US President Donald Trump on August 14, 2018, lashed out at his former White House aide Omarosa Manigault Newman in especially angry terms, slamming her as a "dog" and "crazed" as their mud-slinging match escalated. Photo: AFP