The way I read it at some point 'the deep state' found out about his activities and ever since then they have been blackmailed him into doing their bidding.
He might never have been used before (like a 'sleeper' - 'How they control those they need') but once the Russian Collusion investigation began, he was tasked to 'control the narrative' and keep the attention on Trump.
That was his job. If true, he failed his masters.
If I'm correct, he's scared 'Schifft-less' because both sides know all his secrets. His originally being compromised and his activities to mislead people in the investigations.
How they control those they need.
One recent example.
Relevant today.
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Q
Just my theory. We'll see.
Are you Q?
OK. Got it. Thanks.
Interesting times.