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NSA’s Top Lawyer, Appointed by Trump and Then Sidelined, Resigns

‘EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY’

Michael Ellis was appointed in November, but the NSA director put him on leave the day Trump left office.

Blake Montgomery
Blake Montgomery 

Former Reporter/Editor

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Blake Montgomery

Blake Montgomery

Former Reporter/Editor

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