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Wayne LaPierre Promised Job Security, Then Ousted an NRA Top Gun

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As turmoil rocked the gun group, its chief attempted to calm worried staff. Then he blindsided them and shocked Republican insiders by ousting a longtime insider.

Betsy Swan
Betsy Swan 

Former Political Reporter

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Betsy Swan

Betsy Swan

Former Political Reporter

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