As the authors of your text discuss, when a member of Kennedy's cabinet expressed concern over the plan to invade Cuba, the attorney general (and Kennedy's brother) pulled the dissenter aside and told him to support Kennedy's decision. In this case, the attorney general was acting as a

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The attorney general in this situation was acting as a mindguard, which is a member of a group who shields the leader from dissenting opinions or information that may challenge the group's consensus. They attempt to ensure that the leader only receives information that supports their decisions, rather than presenting opposing views.

As the Authors of Your Text Discuss, When a Member