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TJ Ducklo has been placed on a one-week suspension without pay, @PressSec says.
— @PressSec adds that when @tducklo46 returns, he will "no longer be assigned to work with any reporters at Politico."
Politico staffers are outraged about @PressSec's solution here: "It feels like she is punishing us more than him," one tells me, noting the outlet will lose access to one of the highest ranking White House comms officials. https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/12/media/tj-ducklo-white-house-suspended/index.html
Asked why @tducklo46 was not suspended when she first learned about his conduct, @PressSec says the WH engaged in private convos with Politico "immediately after the conversation."
"And that was what we felt was appropriate at the time," Psaki added.
"And that was what we felt was appropriate at the time," Psaki added.
The note from Ducklo to Palmeri: "Last night on the phone with you I lost my temper in a way that was unprofessional, and I apologize for that. I should have done a better job at keeping my emotions in check during our conversation. It won't happen again." https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/12/media/tj-ducklo-white-house-suspended/index.html
Statement from @KaminskiMK and @cbudoffbrown: "No journalist at POLITICO—or any other publication or network—should ever be subjected to such unfounded personal attacks while doing their job."
