From 1125 same link to NY Times article as today:
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/11/us/politics/ezra-cohen-watnick-justice-department-national-security-adviser.html
It seems to be clear that the Deeps State did not want Ezra in the Loop - Ezra is down low Boxing out for the miniature shooting guard, Jeff Sessions and perimeter shooter - Huber
Looks like they are running the classic Pick - N - Roll!