"that's quite a significant difference...especially if you wish to raise the profile of the issue involved."

Gary: The media story was "Trump fires AAG because she wouldn't carry out unlawful order"; not "AAG is fired for insubordination."

Undeniably, the story dramatically raised the profile and motivated resistance.

The story "AAG resigns because she doesn't think order is lawful" would not have "raised the profile" nearly as much, especially in the current environment.

Yates made a tactical decision. Whether or not it was the better choice is debatable. Either way would be honorable and commendable.

-- Paul