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The Obama Appointee Who Could Run the Trump Leak Probe

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An Obama appointee who ‘plays it close to the vest’ has risen to the highest level of Jeff Sessions’ Justice Department—and is a key player in the DOJ’s effort to stop leaks.

Betsy Swan
Betsy Swan 

Former Political Reporter

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Betsy Swan

Betsy Swan

Former Political Reporter

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