[Calvin Cooledge]

He's a Federal employee and a political appointee. He is, by definition, bought an paid for. He will do exactly what his boss, Lynch, tells him to do. Nothing more, nothing less.

As a contractor, I have worked around Federal employees for 40 years, and they ALWAYS do that their boss wants. ALWAYS.

[RitaOK]

I’m thinking he walks. If he wants to keep his rather fine legacy, he resigns. These guys have egos. Some even have character.

Otherwise, yes, take the retirement and kiss your reputation goodbye.