“I was advised by senior officials in the White House at the time that I should couch this in terms of countering violence, rather than countering domestic terrorism or white supremacy, when discussing it at the White House or in front of the president.”
This was after… El Paso
This was after… El Paso
"Neumann said that it’s been standard operating procedure for years among top officials and Trump aides to avoid “trigger words” when briefing the president—severely complicating efforts to respond to high-profile killings that have occurred during the Trump presidency.”
"She said that such trigger words have included “white supremacy,” “Russia,” “election interference,” and “domestic terrorism.” [Others, including Miles] Taylor, who announced his break with Trump and support for Biden shortly prior to Neumann, confirmed her recollection."
“… Trump’s abhorence for the term “domestic terrorism” did eventually soften, Neumann recalled. But that occurred only when he concluded he was able to use it against the anti-fascist group Antifa and other “left-wing radicals” he didn’t like.” thedailybeast.com/trump-advisers…
in response to this story from me and @ErinBanco, the White House sends along this comment from the national security adviser on how Trump ISN’T a pampered doofus during intel/nat-sec briefings and meetings: thedailybeast.com/trump-advisers… 
