Steve Hall

CIA (retired)

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Steve Hall is a retired CIA Chief of Russian Operations. He was based in Moscow.

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After releasing a chain of e-mails, the President’s son stands accused of participating in Russia’s assault on American democracy.

Donald Trump, Jr. and the Russian emails

After releasing a chain of e-mails, the President’s son stands accused of participating in Russia’s assault on American democracy.

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