That, that, that, that Putin was aspiring to help Trump in the election. He said, well, the intelligence doesn't show that, so I don't agree. And He was told by his superior, who was one of James Clapper's people, basically, that if you want to get promoted, you have to agree [with the assessment]. you have to agree to this. And, you know, kudos to him. He's a courageous, a courageous and great American who took his job seriously, as every intelligence person, professional should, and he refused. (57:54–58:06)
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Asserts that a whistleblower was pressured to agree with an intelligence assessment for promotion.
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