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The left is eyeing ‘Fire and Fury’ with caution

In this Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, file photo, President Donald Trump speaks during a briefing at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J A new book, “Fire and Fury,” about reported goings on in the Trump White House is set to be released on Jan. 9, 2018. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Credit: Evan Vucci

Credit: Evan Vucci

In this Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, file photo, President Donald Trump speaks during a briefing at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J A new book, “Fire and Fury,” about reported goings on in the Trump White House is set to be released on Jan. 9, 2018. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)
By Debbie Lord for The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Jan 4, 2018

A new book from writer Michael Wolff makes outrageous claims about the Trump administration. Can they be true? A roundup of editorials Thursday takes a look at the book set to come out Jan. 9.

1. 'Fire and Fury': Inside Trump's White House

From Michael Wolff, New York Magazine: Here is an excerpt from Wolff’s book, set for release next week.

2. Michael Wolff's unbelievable tell-all about Trump

From The Washington Post: Many of the claims in the book are outrageous, but, then, so is this president. However, Wolff’s claims need to be examined more closely.

3. The White House loves to rewrite resumes of ex-Trump aides who cause trouble for him

From The Huffington Post: Why does the White House suddenly have a problem remembering who Steve Bannon is?

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