It is my understanding that the 3rd in line at DOJ was recently let go SO her replacement would be ready to step into RRs position!!! It is my understanding that this guy cant remember his name is a staunch conservative and a stand up guy!!! He was NOT RRs chief of staff!!!
I re-read the first sentence in the article, and I think you are right.
“...his boss's chief-of-staff...”
Are they talking about Jeff Sessions’ Chief of Staff?
If so, I have some confidence that Sessions’ Chief of Staff might be OK politically - but not 100% confidence.