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“There are many instances in which those at the uppermost levels of the White House were feeling the President [Barack Obama] was not fully informed of the flow of events and, in some cases, where policies were going in the White House.”

Quote by Ron Suskind

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Ron Suskind is an American journalist renowned for his in-depth investigative reporting and analysis of political and social issues. Born on November 20, 1959, he has worked as a journalist for The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times, and served as an editor at Time magazine. Suskind is praised for his profound insights into the political decision-making process, and his work often reveals the stories behind the scenes of power. more

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