'Anonymous' NY Times Author Is CNN Contributor, Biden Supporter

The author of a New York Times-promoted article and book from an "Anonymous" White House staffer that was critical of President Donald Trump's administration revealed himself on Oct. 28 to be Miles Taylor, who now works as a CNN contributor.

The White House, in response, described Taylor as a "Low level, disgruntled former staffer." Taylor was the Department of Homeland Security's chief of staff under former Secretary John Kelly, although his NY Times article gave the impression that he was a higher-level employee inside the White House.

Taylor publicly endorsed Democratic nominee Joe Biden in a video funded by Republican Voters Against Trump in August.

According to CNN's coverage of his revelation, Taylor joined CNN in September.

Taylor denied to CNN that he was the author of the anonymous article.

Taylor, while still anonymous, came under fire earlier this year when his book was announced and critics questioned why he insisted on staying anonymous while other government officials went on the record to testify during the impeachment inquiry against Trump in 2019.

"Much has been made of the fact that these writings were published anonymously. The decision wasn't easy, I wrestled with it, and I understand why some people consider it questionable to levy such serious charges against a sitting President under the cover of anonymity. But my reasoning was straightforward, and I stand by it," Taylor wrote on Medium.com in confirming that he was the author.

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