What is most troublesome about this story is that Freeland knew of this for years but until yesterday was still describing the story as misinformation from the Russians. She was under no obligation to report the story, but when confronted, her reaction was to call it Russian propaganda.

If she lied about this, what else will she lie about? And what other lies will she try to pin on the Russians?

Under the circumstances, I don't see how she can continue on as foreign minister. A grave miscalculation on her part.