“...But when asked the bottom-line question — Does he believe Russia has dirt on President Trump? — Hoffman pauses before answering. An uncharacteristically lengthy pause...”
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The CIA operative knew the question was a political question so he dodged it. However, all his previous more detailed questions show that he believes the case against Trump is a fraud.
I don’t disagree at all there.
What I point out is the way the article was written...to IMPLY there is something there.