Powell fired from Trump team.  Not at all.  Your perceptions of what's going on reveal your own confusion. We're at the point where careful thinking about what we're hearing is very important. Some useful tips:   Check who the sources are.   Use logic and reason to guide you, not emotions.   Analyze the given information carefully.    Ask the right questions about the given information.   Seek out further information when necessary.   Apply the 24/48 hour rule.