Additional news article referencing same:
Kerry to Abbas confidante: 'Stay strong and do not give in to Trump'
www.jpost.com/Arab-Israeli-Conflict/Kerry-to-Abbas-confidante-Stay-strong-and-do-not-give-in-to-Trump-539643
Report: John Kerry Contacted Palestinians, Ordered Them To Not Work With Trump
dailycaller.com/2018/01/24/report-john-kerry-contacted-palestinians-ordered-them-to-not-work-with-trump/