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magicarpet

(14,150 posts)
Wed Apr 11, 2018, 11:24 AM Apr 2018

Trdump moves his ass kissing sycophant to Justice...

to keep an eye on things and act as an early warning tool looking out for tRdump's best interests as the turmoil at Justice churns and agitates tRdump into a state of mindlessness.

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Former Trump National Security Council official Ezra Cohen-Watnick is joining the Department of Justice as a national security adviser to Attorney General Jeff Sessions, a source familiar with the matter told TPM Wednesday.

Cohen-Watnick was a source of controversy. His ascent to the NSC, after just a few years at the Defense Intelligence Agency, surprised outside observers. His name emerged in the strange episode involving House Intel Committee Chairman Devin Nunes, who made bombastic allegations of improper “unmasking” of Trump associates by the Obama administration, though the exact role Cohen-Watnick played in the controversy remains unclear.

Cohen-Watnick was removed from the NSC by then-National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster in August. McMaster was replaced by National Security Advisor John Bolton, who started at the post this week.

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https://talkingpointsmemo.com/muckraker/ezra-cohen-watnick-justice-department-sessions

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Trdump moves his ass kissing sycophant to Justice... (Original Post) magicarpet Apr 2018 OP
Look for Sessions to temporary place him in charge of the Mueller probe itsrobert Apr 2018 #1
Only the best people. Cracklin Charlie Apr 2018 #2
What What does the AG need with his own NatSec advisor? Volaris Apr 2018 #3
Right? Proud Liberal Dem Apr 2018 #4
The most obvious response is that the FBI has a rather large national security role. stevenleser Apr 2018 #5
Good question - dalton99a Apr 2018 #6
Got it right there on the right it is... Volaris Apr 2018 #7

itsrobert

(14,157 posts)
1. Look for Sessions to temporary place him in charge of the Mueller probe
Wed Apr 11, 2018, 11:26 AM
Apr 2018

When Rod Rosenstein is fired. He will shutdown the Mueller investigation.

 

stevenleser

(32,886 posts)
5. The most obvious response is that the FBI has a rather large national security role.
Wed Apr 11, 2018, 01:41 PM
Apr 2018

The FBI's mission extends into the anti-terrorism, counter-intelligence and WMD spheres.

A person with particularly strong National Security experience, which Trump's selectee does not have, would be a big asset in terms of helping the FBI target its surveillance and investigative efforts regarding those three areas.

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