WH pushes back on Clapper, says he will not lead review group nor choose members. Will only consult w/group & offer assistance when needed.
@OKnox Correct me if I'm wrong, but Bush appointed Robb and Silberman himself for Iraq Intel review. @SabrinaSiddiqui
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@emptywheel@SabrinaSiddiqui Bush's original exec order did not mention DNI. And yeah, he picked members IIRC. -
@OKnox In all these discussions no one in WH acknowledged underlying credibility prob stems fr Clapper's continued employ?@SabrinaSiddiqui -
@emptywheel@OKnox WH take seems to be it's within Clapper's role, based on his continued employ, to set up and consult with group.
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