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Indeed.

I recall widespread and protracted calls for imprisonment, several years ago, for storing government e-mails on a private server. They have gone silent.

The government response:

- You're telling me about this for the first time. (President Trump)

- It's a hoax. (SECDEF Hegseth)

- Nobody discussed war plans. (SECDEF Hegseth)

- Nobody should lose their job over this. (Speaker Johnson)

- No classified information was shared and the journalist is a sensationalist. (Press Secretary Leavitt)

- The editor in chief of The Atlantic is a so-called journalist. (President Trump)

Ignorance (real or feigned), gaslighting, lies, character attacks.

So much for "The buck stops here."




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