Ehrlichman Says Hoover Had Fixed Views Retired Early
Former Nixon aide Ehrlichman testified Hoover was inflexible and should have retired early, saying the FBI chief's stance hindered Ellsberg leak probes. He described White House plumbers investigating Ellsberg's psychiatrist files and noted Nixon pressed the operation despite lack of explicit authorization.
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Byrne denies eagerness for FBI job during Papers trial
Federal Judge Matt Byrne rejected claims that he showed strong interest in becoming FBI director while presiding over the Pentagon papers trial. He said meetings with Ehrlichman were to confirm his refusal to consider the post during the trial and did not indicate pursuit of the role.
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