Journalism today.
Explosive story comes out from a major MSM outlet that is based on Anonymous sources.
Virtually all the leftist media reports on the “story” itself in a giant circle jerk.
Then they say, “There are multiple reports” as if this is verification of its veracity.
Wash, rinse, repeat.
You might have missed the fact that the 2 authors of the McClatchy piece claim they have two sources for the story.