The fact is the memo was designed to try and discredit the whole probe to put pressure on all those involved in the probe.
David Axelrod: “The fact is the memo was designed to try and discredit the whole probe to put pressure on all those involved in the…”
On the recordFebruary 1, 2018
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Axelrod critiques the intent behind the memo, suggesting it was aimed at discrediting the investigation.
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