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Trump Embraces Ex-Top Obama Intel Official

STRANGE BEDFELLOWS

The former head of the Defense Intelligence Agency says Muslims are dangerous and Putin is great—views that have made him a go-to adviser for Trump and Cruz.

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Shane Harris
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