Looks like Ignatius bought the coverup story from the CIA, or State, or Mickey Mouse. I was always a little suspicious of his writings but this one leaves no doubt in my mind that he has been “had” or “bought and paid for” by the Administration.
Of course, the Wash. Compost has no standards so this is to be expected.
He's not as pretty as Sally Sweetlies, but he has the "gravitas" to come across as very sincere.
But he's every bit the liar and 'Rat party shill.