Priebus contacting intel officials about Russia investigation is the first stage of 'a cover-up'...

[DonViejo]

Priebus contacting intel officials about Russia investigation is the first stage of ‘a cover-up’: analyst

TOM BOGGIONI
25 FEB 2017 AT 13:33 ET

Appearing on MSNBC, an intelligence analyst hammered White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus for contacting intelligence officials about their investigations into Russian involvement in the Trump Administration, calling it, “the first stage of a cover-up.”

Friday it was revealed that Priebus had been in contact with top FBI officials — including Director James Comey and assistant director Andrew McCabe — asking that they help push back at stories linking Trump administration officials to Russian intelligence agents.

According to terrorism analyst Malcom Nance, the failed attempt by Priebus to bully intelligence officials is a sign that something is up.

Joining guest host Jonathan Capehart on AM Joy, Nance excoriated the White House efforts, saying they are trying to deflect attention away from Russian influence.

“This is just trying to get your eye off the ball,” Nance explained. “Russia conducted

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[njhoneybadger]

1. Who would ever charge him in this administration.