WH was informed about the Petraeus situation -- the affair, the FBI investigation -- on wednesday by director of natl intel Clapper.
@AllThingsHLS Right. But for all we know this was part of known investigations that had that level of approval. Like StuxNet investigation.
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@emptywheel @AllThingsHLS my understanding from sources is WH was aware of it. -
@jeremyscahill@emptywheel Absolutely they would know. -
@AllThingsHLS what do you think of this? I mean, the source is bleh, but what's your read?: http://www.businessinsider.com/report-obama-delayed-petraeus-resignation-until-after-election-2012-11 …
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@jeremyscahill@emptywheel I don't believe it. FBI agents want to catch bad guys, not see them resign in disgrace. -
@AllThingsHLS True, but under this DOJ, MOTUs only ever resign in disgrace. They have a certain immunity.
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@emptywheel If you're the FBI Director you don't surprise POTUS with the fact that you are investigating the CIA Director.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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