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Rumored Leaks and Power Struggles Around Trump, Rosenstein, and McCabe

The document contains a jumble of unverified rumors about Trump’s pressure on FBI leadership, possible prosecution of former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, and conflicting reports on Deputy Attorn Mentions former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe being fired and possibly prosecuted for lying. References rumors that Trump pressured Rosenstein to resign or be fired amid leak battles. Cites alleg

Date
November 11, 2025
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House Oversight
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House Oversight #028333
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2
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The document contains a jumble of unverified rumors about Trump’s pressure on FBI leadership, possible prosecution of former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, and conflicting reports on Deputy Attorn Mentions former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe being fired and possibly prosecuted for lying. References rumors that Trump pressured Rosenstein to resign or be fired amid leak battles. Cites alleg

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