I don’t think anyone was expecting a detailed explanation. A general description of the purpose and timing of this activity would have been sufficient to satisfy most people. Instead we got a one word explanation.
A pattern is starting to emerge through a sequence of equivocal statements.
Credibility is a delicate thing. It can evaporate very quickly. The admin is going to have to soon throw out some red meat very soon to reassure its supporters.
There are some very dark secrets in .gov—and incredible pressures inside the beltway to keep them hidden.
We have been down this road before...