This story (and its framing in the face of Rosenstein’s denial) serve as justification for Trump to use to fire Rosenstein.

Whether or not that was the intention of @nytmike and @adamgoldmanNYT and their higher-ups, I don’t know, but it’s the impact.

It brings to mind this: pic.twitter.com/bucTycHRQa

— Leah McElrath (@leahmcelrath) September 21, 2018
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