Yep, if I were a top government source, I would seek out the Enquirer and let them know stuff no one else knows.... this doesn't smell right.
To tell ya the truth I wouldn't doubt that many Americans pick up the Enquirer before they would pick up MSM papers. Those that read MSM know what is going on, it is the other 50% that needs to know. Actually after reading the article it sounds quite plausible.