The author of a controversial book on Donald Trump says that all his White House aides see him as a "child" who needs "immediate gratification".
Michael Wolff said his book was based on about 200 interviews, and rejected Mr Trump's claims that it was "phony".
But Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has dismissed suggestions made by Wolff that the president's mental health is failing.
The book has now gone on sale early despite Mr Trump's attempts to stop it.
Mr Trump's lawyers had tried to block publication of Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House, alleging it contained many falsehoods and saying they were considering pursuing libel charges.
The president has said it is "full of lies" and was being pushed by the media and others to hurt him. He added: "They should try winning an election. Sad!"
On Friday, he refused to answer questions about the book as he departed for Camp David from the White House. Mr Trump will spend two days meeting top Republicans at the retreat to discuss his legislative priorities for the year ahead.
Wolff said that White House staff described the president as childlike because "he has the need for immediate gratification. It's all about him... This man does not read, does not listen. He's like a pinball just shooting off the sides."
Despite the storm over the book, the Trump administration has been pressing ahead with its agenda. On Thursday it:
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