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The sentencing hearing of Roger Stone, Trump’s former associate, is getting under way in Washington.
Stone is seated at the defense table surrounded by his attorneys, including Bruce Rogow, Robert Buschel, Grant Smith and Tara Campion. Right next to Stone is the newest addition to his team, Seth Ginsberg.
Trump’s appointment of Richard Grenell as the next acting director of national intelligence has raised some concerns about political influence over the intelligence community.
Grenell, who currently serves as the US ambassador to Germany, is known as one of the president’s most loyal allies, and he has no background in intelligence.
And at a time when the integrity and independence of the DOJ has been called into grave question, our country needs a Senate-confirmed intelligence director who will provide the best intelligence and analysis, regardless of whether or not it’s expedient for the President.
.@PressSec says Grennell’s appointment was made official today pic.twitter.com/b65I0BQAhB
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Source: Elections - theguardian.com
