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Interrogators Blast Trump’s ‘Clueless’ CIA Pick Tom Cotton

CANDLE IN THE WIND

Tom Cotton, Trump’s reported choice for CIA, mocked the idea that Russia backed Trump—and backed waterboarding. That could make for a tense reception at Langley.

Spencer Ackerman
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