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“Comey really spent an enormous amount of energy in the period in which both he and Trump were in office trying to protect the FBI from political interference from the White House.”

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Benjamin Wittes

Benjamin Wittes is an influential scholar and writer in the fields of law and public policy. Born on November 5, 1969, he is known for his research on national security, privacy, and internet law. more

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