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  1. …in reply to @brianefallon
    @brianefallon I think he was arguing that keeping Mueller in the reg system, unlike Fitz, gives him greater protection from being fired, so has an upside
    1. …in reply to @charlie_savage
      @brianefallon Of course if it is right he could delegate plenary AG powers to Mueller even tho Mueller isn't Senate confirmed (unlike Fitz was),
      1. …in reply to @charlie_savage
        @brianefallon He could in theory keep the firing protections part of the reg and relieve him of the rest. But this is all uncharted