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Rift grows between the White House and intel community
President Trump elaborated today on plans to investigate leaks from the intelligence community about his campaign and ties to Russia. We hear more about the growing credibility gulf between the White House and the spies and analysts who provide information vital to America's national security.
By Warren Olney • • 51m ListenPresident Trump elaborated today on plans to investigate leaks from the intelligence community about his campaign and ties to Russia. We hear more about the growing credibility gulf between the White House and the spies and analysts who provide information vital to America's national security.
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2 storiesAnother wedge between the President and intelligence community
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