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An informant extracted from Russia in 2017 sent secrets to the CIA for decades and was a vital source about Moscow’s 2016 election interference
As American officials began to realize that Russia was trying to sabotage the 2016 presidential election, the informant
An informant extracted from Russia in 2017 sent secrets to the CIA for decades and was a vital source about Moscow’s 2016 election interference
As American officials began to realize that Russia was trying to sabotage the 2016 presidential election, the informant
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became one of the CIA.’s most important & highly protected assets.
But when intelligence officials revealed the severity of Russia’s election interference with unusual detail later that year, the news media picked up on details about the CIA Kremlin sources.
became one of the CIA.’s most important & highly protected assets.
But when intelligence officials revealed the severity of Russia’s election interference with unusual detail later that year, the news media picked up on details about the CIA Kremlin sources.
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The move brought to an end the career of one of the CIA’smost important sources.
It also effectively blinded US intel officials to the view from inside RU as they sought clues about Kremlin interference in the 2018 midterm elex & next year’s presidential contest.
The move brought to an end the career of one of the CIA’smost important sources.
It also effectively blinded US intel officials to the view from inside RU as they sought clues about Kremlin interference in the 2018 midterm elex & next year’s presidential contest.
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The Moscow informant was instrumental to the C.I.A.’s most explosive conclusion about Russia’s interference campaign:
🔑That Putin ordered & orchestrated it himself & the source was key to the C.I.A.’s assessment that he affirmatively favored Trump’s election..
The Moscow informant was instrumental to the C.I.A.’s most explosive conclusion about Russia’s interference campaign:
🔑That Putin ordered & orchestrated it himself & the source was key to the C.I.A.’s assessment that he affirmatively favored Trump’s election..
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And the Putin personally ordered the hacking of the DNC.
The informant was outside of Mr. Putin’s inner circle, but saw him regularly and had access to high-level Kremlin decision-making — easily making the source one of the agency’s most valuable assets.
And the Putin personally ordered the hacking of the DNC.
The informant was outside of Mr. Putin’s inner circle, but saw him regularly and had access to high-level Kremlin decision-making — easily making the source one of the agency’s most valuable assets.
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Asset had direct access to Vladimir Putin, including the remarkable ability to take photos of presidential documents.👀
The informant’s information was so delicate, and the need to protect the source’s identity so important, that the C.I.A. director at the time,
Asset had direct access to Vladimir Putin, including the remarkable ability to take photos of presidential documents.👀
The informant’s information was so delicate, and the need to protect the source’s identity so important, that the C.I.A. director at the time,
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John O. Brennan, kept information from the operative out of President Barack Obama’s daily brief in 2016.
Instead, Mr. Brennan sent separate intelligence reports, many based on the source’s information, in special sealed envelopes to the Oval Office.
John O. Brennan, kept information from the operative out of President Barack Obama’s daily brief in 2016.
Instead, Mr. Brennan sent separate intelligence reports, many based on the source’s information, in special sealed envelopes to the Oval Office.
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“We have a president who, unlike any other president in modern history, is willing to use sensitive, classified intelligence however he sees fit,”
“He does it in front of our adversaries.
He does it by tweet.
We are in uncharted waters.”
#TraitorTrump
“We have a president who, unlike any other president in modern history, is willing to use sensitive, classified intelligence however he sees fit,”
“He does it in front of our adversaries.
He does it by tweet.
We are in uncharted waters.”
#TraitorTrump
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What has happened is exactly what I feared from the beginning.
Call me naive but I once had confidence that our intel community would protect our country from what has happened —the burning of an asset & TS info leaked to our adversaries by #TraitorTrump.
What has happened is exactly what I feared from the beginning.
Call me naive but I once had confidence that our intel community would protect our country from what has happened —the burning of an asset & TS info leaked to our adversaries by #TraitorTrump.
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The intel community was livid over what *might* have happened re HRC’s private server, but seemingly silent re Trumps transgressions.
Sadly, I think if a DEM did what Trump has done, that DEM would have been jettisoned long before now - circa May 2017, no?
The intel community was livid over what *might* have happened re HRC’s private server, but seemingly silent re Trumps transgressions.
Sadly, I think if a DEM did what Trump has done, that DEM would have been jettisoned long before now - circa May 2017, no?
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US extracted the informant from inside Russia in 2017 over concerns that Trump & his adm repeatedly mishandled classified intel & could contribute to exposing the covert source as a spy. #AWFDY?
📌Is anyone protecting us from these damaging indescretions? WTF?
US extracted the informant from inside Russia in 2017 over concerns that Trump & his adm repeatedly mishandled classified intel & could contribute to exposing the covert source as a spy. #AWFDY?
📌Is anyone protecting us from these damaging indescretions? WTF?
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The decision to carry out the extraction occurred after a May 2017 meeting in the OO in which Trump discussed highly classified intel w/ RU FM Sergey Lavrov & then-RU Amb to the US Sergey Kislyak.
The intel, concerning ISIS in Syria, had been provided by Israel
The decision to carry out the extraction occurred after a May 2017 meeting in the OO in which Trump discussed highly classified intel w/ RU FM Sergey Lavrov & then-RU Amb to the US Sergey Kislyak.
The intel, concerning ISIS in Syria, had been provided by Israel
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Trump Had Deal With Scotland Airport That Sent Flight Crews to His Resort
Docs show that the Trump Org, & Trump played a direct role in setting up an arrangement between the Turnberry resort & officials at Glasgow Prestwick Airport.
Trump Had Deal With Scotland Airport That Sent Flight Crews to His Resort
Docs show that the Trump Org, & Trump played a direct role in setting up an arrangement between the Turnberry resort & officials at Glasgow Prestwick Airport.
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Democrats Plan Vote to Formalize Procedures for Impeachment Investigation
Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross threatened to fire top employees at NOAA on Friday after the agency’s Birmingham office contradicted Trump’s claim that Hurricane Dorian might hit Alabama
Democrats Plan Vote to Formalize Procedures for Impeachment Investigation
Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross threatened to fire top employees at NOAA on Friday after the agency’s Birmingham office contradicted Trump’s claim that Hurricane Dorian might hit Alabama
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Europe’s 2nd-largest counterfeit currency network on the dark web taken down in Portugal
Mnuchin Dismisses Data Showing Trade War Pain borne by US Consumers
British lawmakers vote to demand government hand over Brexit documents—BoJo had another very bad day.
Europe’s 2nd-largest counterfeit currency network on the dark web taken down in Portugal
Mnuchin Dismisses Data Showing Trade War Pain borne by US Consumers
British lawmakers vote to demand government hand over Brexit documents—BoJo had another very bad day.
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‘Someone’s Gotta Tell the Freakin’ Truth’: Jerry Falwell’s Aides Break Their Silence
We’re not a school; we’re a real estate hedge fund.”
2015: Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. urges students to arm themselves.
NRA/Torshin 💰💰💰💰?
‘Someone’s Gotta Tell the Freakin’ Truth’: Jerry Falwell’s Aides Break Their Silence
We’re not a school; we’re a real estate hedge fund.”
2015: Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. urges students to arm themselves.
NRA/Torshin 💰💰💰💰?
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South Korea military says NK launches 2 projectiles
Saudi Arabia wants to enrich uranium for its nuclear power program
As FEC Nears Shutdown, Priorities Such As Stopping Election Interference On Hold
No Quorum At FEC Means Election Law Enforcement Is On Hold
South Korea military says NK launches 2 projectiles
Saudi Arabia wants to enrich uranium for its nuclear power program
As FEC Nears Shutdown, Priorities Such As Stopping Election Interference On Hold
No Quorum At FEC Means Election Law Enforcement Is On Hold
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Putin’s party takes hit in Moscow election
United Russia candidates lose 16 seats in the Moscow City Duma.
The [June 2016] Trump Tower meeting was DonJr’s move to take over the campaign & impress his dad.
“He was trying to show his father he was competent.”
Putin’s party takes hit in Moscow election
United Russia candidates lose 16 seats in the Moscow City Duma.
The [June 2016] Trump Tower meeting was DonJr’s move to take over the campaign & impress his dad.
“He was trying to show his father he was competent.”
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Higher federal gas taxes? Businesses are pushing the idea
Bibi’s Party Exposed Personal Details, Political Affiliation of Millions of Israelis
Trump's alleged attempts to force Ukraine to meddle in 2020 elex being inv’g, as DEMs move forward on impeachment.
Higher federal gas taxes? Businesses are pushing the idea
Bibi’s Party Exposed Personal Details, Political Affiliation of Millions of Israelis
Trump's alleged attempts to force Ukraine to meddle in 2020 elex being inv’g, as DEMs move forward on impeachment.
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'She's a monster': Laura Ingraham's gay brother lashes out in interview
“I think she’s a monster,”
“She’s very smart, she’s well-spoken, but her emotional heart is just kind of dead.”
Ranked: US is the 20th Most Dangerous Places to Live
'She's a monster': Laura Ingraham's gay brother lashes out in interview
“I think she’s a monster,”
“She’s very smart, she’s well-spoken, but her emotional heart is just kind of dead.”
Ranked: US is the 20th Most Dangerous Places to Live
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Sanctioned RU bank VTB is in talks with Chinese state companies over a potential investment in Deripaska’s energy-to-aluminium group EN+.
I wonder if @senatemajldr has his finger in this pie too, re his deal with Deripaska’s EN+ & KY?
Sanctioned RU bank VTB is in talks with Chinese state companies over a potential investment in Deripaska’s energy-to-aluminium group EN+.
I wonder if @senatemajldr has his finger in this pie too, re his deal with Deripaska’s EN+ & KY?
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FDA bashes Juul for illegally marketing vaping products as less harmful than cigarettes
Don’t Cry for Her, Argentina
Ivanka went to Argentina (and Paraguay & Colombia) to do her best Eva Perón but ended up reminding the world again, that she’s Marie Antoinette.
FDA bashes Juul for illegally marketing vaping products as less harmful than cigarettes
Don’t Cry for Her, Argentina
Ivanka went to Argentina (and Paraguay & Colombia) to do her best Eva Perón but ended up reminding the world again, that she’s Marie Antoinette.
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NOAA acting chief scientist Craig McLean slams agency response to Trump’s Alabama Dorian claims in email
France Sees ‘New Atmosphere’ as Macron Seeks Better Russia Ties
Not time to lift sanctions but progress visible, Le Drian says #3DChess
NOAA acting chief scientist Craig McLean slams agency response to Trump’s Alabama Dorian claims in email
France Sees ‘New Atmosphere’ as Macron Seeks Better Russia Ties
Not time to lift sanctions but progress visible, Le Drian says #3DChess
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Nissan CEO Saikawa to step down, re controversy over the arrest of former Chairman Carlos Ghosn
KPMG partners quit in wake of WhatsApp row
Two senior financial consultants have quit KPMG
What did Howarth say on WhatsApp, & to whom, that got him sent packing?
Nissan CEO Saikawa to step down, re controversy over the arrest of former Chairman Carlos Ghosn
KPMG partners quit in wake of WhatsApp row
Two senior financial consultants have quit KPMG
What did Howarth say on WhatsApp, & to whom, that got him sent packing?
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Google faces a new antitrust probe by 50 attorneys general
The Taliban on Sunday claimed that the U.S. would suffer more "losses" because of President Trump's abrupt decision to cancel peace talks at Camp David with the insurgent group. 😱
Google faces a new antitrust probe by 50 attorneys general
The Taliban on Sunday claimed that the U.S. would suffer more "losses" because of President Trump's abrupt decision to cancel peace talks at Camp David with the insurgent group. 😱
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Pelosi: 'Hell to pay' if Senate doesn't pass universal background check bill
Three House Cmtes Launch Wide-Ranging Inv’ninto Trump-Giuliani Ukraine Scheme
House Demands Records about Efforts to Pressure Ukraine’s Gov’t to Assist Trump’s Reelex Campaign
Pelosi: 'Hell to pay' if Senate doesn't pass universal background check bill
Three House Cmtes Launch Wide-Ranging Inv’ninto Trump-Giuliani Ukraine Scheme
House Demands Records about Efforts to Pressure Ukraine’s Gov’t to Assist Trump’s Reelex Campaign
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Trump dismisses idea of allowing Bahamians into U.S. after Hurricane Dorian
The NSA has begun revealing some of its preparations for the 2020 presidential elections, drawing in part from from its previous successes during the 2018 midterm elections. TY!
Trump dismisses idea of allowing Bahamians into U.S. after Hurricane Dorian
The NSA has begun revealing some of its preparations for the 2020 presidential elections, drawing in part from from its previous successes during the 2018 midterm elections. TY!
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In Alabama, Sen. Doug Jones kicks off 2020 reelection bid
For Boris Johnson, Another Bad Day and Another Big Defeat in Parliament
Man gored at bull run in Spain becomes second fatality in two weeks
Trump pronounces Taliban agreement ‘dead’ & peace talks over
In Alabama, Sen. Doug Jones kicks off 2020 reelection bid
For Boris Johnson, Another Bad Day and Another Big Defeat in Parliament
Man gored at bull run in Spain becomes second fatality in two weeks
Trump pronounces Taliban agreement ‘dead’ & peace talks over
May 2019:
"...Officials said Mr. Barr wanted to learn more about sources in Russia, including a key informant who helped the C.I.A. conclude Putin ordered the intrusion on the 2016 election."
nytimes.com/2019/05/24/us/…
"...Officials said Mr. Barr wanted to learn more about sources in Russia, including a key informant who helped the C.I.A. conclude Putin ordered the intrusion on the 2016 election."
nytimes.com/2019/05/24/us/…
An informant extracted from Russia in 2017 sent secrets to the C.I.A. for decades and was a vital source about Moscow’s 2016 election interference
nytimes.com/2019/09/09/us/…
nytimes.com/2019/09/09/us/…
Trump Had Deal With Scotland Airport That Sent Flight Crews to His Resort
Docs show that the Trump Org, & Trump played a direct role in setting up an arrangement between the Turnberry resort & officials at Glasgow Prestwick Airport.
nytimes.com/2019/09/09/us/…
Docs show that the Trump Org, & Trump played a direct role in setting up an arrangement between the Turnberry resort & officials at Glasgow Prestwick Airport.
nytimes.com/2019/09/09/us/…
‼️HJC hit the ground running:
HJC Resolution for Investigative Procedures
politico.com/f/?id=0000016d…
HJC Resolution for Investigative Procedures
politico.com/f/?id=0000016d…
Boris Johnson ordered to publish secret no-deal Brexit plans to suspend parliament
insider.com/boris-johnson-…
insider.com/boris-johnson-…
Democrats Plan Vote to Formalize Procedures for Impeachment Investigation
nytimes.com/2019/09/08/us/…
nytimes.com/2019/09/08/us/…
Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross threatened to fire top employees at NOAA on Friday after the agency’s Birmingham office contradicted Trump’s claim that Hurricane Dorian might hit Alabama
#Mobster
nytimes.com/2019/09/09/cli…
#Mobster
nytimes.com/2019/09/09/cli…
The decision re extraction occurred soon after a May 2017 meeting in the OO in which Trump discussed highly classified intel with RU FM Sergey Lavrov & then-RU Amb to the US Sergey Kislyak. The intel, concerning ISIS in Syria, had been provided by Israel.
cnn.com/2019/09/09/pol…
cnn.com/2019/09/09/pol…
As FEC Nears Shutdown, Priorities Such As Stopping Election Interference On Hold
No Quorum At FEC Means Election Law Enforcement Is On Hold
npr.org/2019/08/30/755…
No Quorum At FEC Means Election Law Enforcement Is On Hold
npr.org/2019/08/30/755…
“The [June 2016] Trump Tower meeting was Don’s move to take over the campaign,” a former aide told me. “He was trying to show his father he was competent.”
theatlantic.com/magazine/archi…
theatlantic.com/magazine/archi…
The Taliban on Sunday claimed that the U.S. would suffer more "losses" because of President Trump's abrupt decision to cancel peace talks at Camp David with the insurgent group.
thehill.com/homenews/admin…
thehill.com/homenews/admin…
‘Someone’s Gotta Tell the Freakin’ Truth’: Jerry Falwell’s Aides Break Their Silence
We’re not a school; we’re a real estate hedge fund.”
“We’re not educating; we’re buying real estate every year and taking students’ money to do it.”
politico.com/magazine/story…
We’re not a school; we’re a real estate hedge fund.”
“We’re not educating; we’re buying real estate every year and taking students’ money to do it.”
politico.com/magazine/story…
British lawmakers voted on Monday to demand the government publish documents relating to its planning for a no-deal Brexit and private communications from government officials involved in a decision to suspend parliament.
reuters.com/article/us-bri…
reuters.com/article/us-bri…
Don’t Cry for Her, Argentina
Ivanka Trump went to Argentina (and Paraguay and Colombia) to do her best Eva Perón but ended up reminding the world, once again, that she’s Marie Antoinette.
thebulwark.com/dont-cry-for-h…
Ivanka Trump went to Argentina (and Paraguay and Colombia) to do her best Eva Perón but ended up reminding the world, once again, that she’s Marie Antoinette.
thebulwark.com/dont-cry-for-h…
Judge Restores Nationwide Block of New Asylum Rule
“The court recognized there is grave danger facing asylum seekers along the entire stretch of the southern border.”
H/T @SaysDana
courthousenews.com/judge-restores…
“The court recognized there is grave danger facing asylum seekers along the entire stretch of the southern border.”
H/T @SaysDana
courthousenews.com/judge-restores…
‼️2015‼️
Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. urges students to arm themselves.
NRA/Torshin 💰💰💰💰?
H/T @BelievnTheDream
ajc.com/blog/buzz/libe…
Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. urges students to arm themselves.
NRA/Torshin 💰💰💰💰?
H/T @BelievnTheDream
ajc.com/blog/buzz/libe…
Sanctioned RU bank VTB is in talks with Chinese state companies over a potential investment in Deripaska’s energy-to-aluminium group EN+.
I wonder if @senatemajldr has his finger in this pie re his deal with Deripaska’s EN+ & KY?
ft.com/content/e69791…
I wonder if @senatemajldr has his finger in this pie re his deal with Deripaska’s EN+ & KY?
ft.com/content/e69791…
The NSA has begun revealing some of its preparations for the 2020 presidential elections, drawing in part from from its previous successes during the 2018 midterm elections.
cbsnews.com/news/the-nsa-p…
cbsnews.com/news/the-nsa-p…
Google faces a new antitrust probe by 50 attorneys general
cnbc.com/2019/09/09/tex…
cnbc.com/2019/09/09/tex…
Trump's alleged attempts to force Ukraine to meddle in 2020 election being investigated, as party moves forward on impeachment
independent.co.uk/news/world/ame…
independent.co.uk/news/world/ame…
NOAA acting chief scientist Craig McLean slams agency response to Trump’s Alabama Dorian claims in email
washingtonpost.com/weather/2019/0…
washingtonpost.com/weather/2019/0…
Saudi Arabia wants to enrich uranium for its nuclear power program, its energy minister said.
reuters.com/article/us-ene…
reuters.com/article/us-ene…
Exclusive: US extracted top spy from inside Russia in 2017 over concerns that Trump and his administration repeatedly mishandled classified intelligence and could contribute to exposing the covert source as a spy. #AWFDY?
cnn.com/2019/09/09/pol…
cnn.com/2019/09/09/pol…
FDA bashes Juul for illegally marketing vaping products as less harmful than cigarettes
washingtonpost.com/health/2019/09…
washingtonpost.com/health/2019/09…
Putin’s party takes hit in Moscow election
United Russia candidates lose 16 seats in the Moscow City Duma.
politico.eu/article/putins…
United Russia candidates lose 16 seats in the Moscow City Duma.
politico.eu/article/putins…
Three House Committees Launch Wide-Ranging Investigation into Trump-Giuliani Ukraine Scheme
Engel, Schiff, and Cummings Demand Records about Efforts to Pressure Ukraine’s Government to Assist Trump’s Reelection Campaign
H/T @lennoxskyler
intelligence.house.gov/news/documents…
Engel, Schiff, and Cummings Demand Records about Efforts to Pressure Ukraine’s Government to Assist Trump’s Reelection Campaign
H/T @lennoxskyler
intelligence.house.gov/news/documents…
France Sees ‘New Atmosphere’ as Macron Seeks Better Russia Ties
Defense, foreign ministers make first Russia visit since 2014
Not time to lift sanctions but progress visible, Le Drian says
bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
Defense, foreign ministers make first Russia visit since 2014
Not time to lift sanctions but progress visible, Le Drian says
bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
He Who Must Not Be Tolerated
Joi Ito’s fall from grace for his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein was much deserved. But his style of corner-cutting ethics is all too common in tech.
nytimes.com/2019/09/08/opi…
Joi Ito’s fall from grace for his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein was much deserved. But his style of corner-cutting ethics is all too common in tech.
nytimes.com/2019/09/08/opi…
Netanyahu's Party Exposed Personal Details, Political Affiliation of Millions of Israelis
haaretz.com/israel-news/el…
haaretz.com/israel-news/el…
Europe’s second-largest counterfeit currency network on the dark web taken down in Portugal | Europol
H/T @kernankathleen
europol.europa.eu/newsroom/news/…
H/T @kernankathleen
europol.europa.eu/newsroom/news/…
🌿#PAM #PAMFAM🌿
This astronaut raised geese to study their hearts. The birds stole hers
washingtonpost.com/science/2019/0…
This astronaut raised geese to study their hearts. The birds stole hers
washingtonpost.com/science/2019/0…
🌳Breathe🌳
I knew today would be lit, but not quite this lit—wow!
Apparently today’s story about the informant/TrumpLeaks is the big Wapo article that we were yapping was imminent about two years ago.
This is story our IC asked WaPo to hold to protect the exfiltration.
I knew today would be lit, but not quite this lit—wow!
Apparently today’s story about the informant/TrumpLeaks is the big Wapo article that we were yapping was imminent about two years ago.
This is story our IC asked WaPo to hold to protect the exfiltration.
@threadreaderapp unroll please and TY!
#NutShellReport
#ThePatriotTimes
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September 9, 2019
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