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Obama’s Ambassador To Russia Deletes Endorsement Of NatSec Advisor Candidate After Scaramucci Support

Ryan Saavedra
Obama’s Ambassador To Russia Deletes Endorsement Of NatSec Advisor Candidate After Scaramucci Support
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Michael McFaul, who was the U.S. Ambassador to Russia under President Barack Obama, endorsed Steve Biegun to replace recently-departed National Security Advisor John Bolton on Thursday and quickly deleted his support for Biegun after Trump-foe Anthony Scaramucci supported his endorsement.

McFaul tweeted, “My unsolicited vote for next National Security Advisor: Steve Biegun.”

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