It is my understanding that the 3rd in line at DOJ was recently let go SO her replacement would be ready to step into RR’s position!!! It is my understanding that this guy can’t remember his name is a staunch conservative and a stand up guy!!! He was NOT RR’s 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.