CNN: Official A is Karl Rove

From the indictment:

21. On or about July 10 or July 11, 2003, LIBBY spoke to a senior official in the White House (“Official A”) who advised LIBBY of a conversation Official A had earlier that week with columnist Robert Novak in which Wilson’s wife was discussed as a CIA employee involved in Wilson’s trip. LIBBY was advised by Official A that Novak would be writing a story about Wilson’s wife.

CNN’s Larry King has just announced that sources have revealed that Official A is Karl Rove.

Fitzgerald had been asked about Official A during his press conference today and said he wasn’t sure if he could reveal Official A’s identity – that he would have to check with his colleagues. Apparently, they have decided to make that revelation tonite.

So, it looks like Rove was Novak’s source. I think Rove is in big trouble.

Update [2005-10-28 22:12:9 by catnip]:: John Solomon of AP has more about all of today’s indictment news, including the fact that Official A is Karl Rove.

Crooks and Liars has the video of Fitzgerald’s press conference.

WaPo has the transcript.

From the indictment:

21. On or about July 10 or July 11, 2003, LIBBY spoke to a senior official in the White House (“Official A”) who advised LIBBY of a conversation Official A had earlier that week with columnist Robert Novak in which Wilson’s wife was discussed as a CIA employee involved in Wilson’s trip. LIBBY was advised by Official A that Novak would be writing a story about Wilson’s wife.

CNN’s Larry King has just announced that sources have revealed that Official A is Karl Rove.

Fitzgerald had been asked about Official A during his press conference today and said he wasn’t sure if he could reveal Official A’s identity – that he would have to check with his colleagues. Apparently, they have decided to make that revelation tonite.

So, it looks like Rove was Novak’s source. I think Rove is in big trouble.

Update [2005-10-28 22:12:9 by catnip]:: John Solomon of AP has more about all of today’s indictment news, including the fact that Official A is Karl Rove.

Crooks and Liars has the video of Fitzgerald’s press conference.

WaPo has the transcript.