Gahh can't find it right now but there was a great thread explaining how Trump's spokespeople (Conway, Spicer et al.) are able to lie so blatantly and shamefully as psychologically they are basically in the same situation as abused kids who will do anything to keep their abuser happy/avoid punishment/be rewarded.
"One person who frequently talks to Trump said aides have to push back privately against his worst impulses in the White House, like the news conference idea, and have to control information that may infuriate him."
Gahh can't find it right now but there was a great thread explaining how Trump's spokespeople (Conway, Spicer et al.) are able to lie so blatantly and shamefully as psychologically they are basically in the same situation as abused kids who will do anything to keep their abuser happy/avoid punishment/be rewarded.
More evidence from Politico
"One person who frequently talks to Trump said aides have to push back privately against his worst impulses in the White House, like the news conference idea, and have to control information that may infuriate him."