Former National Security Director Michael Hayden tried to give an interview to a reporter, but a liberal activist and Huffington Post blogger blew his cover.

“Michael Hayden on Acela giving reporters disparaging quotes about admin,” tweeted Tom Matzzie, who quoted Hayden as saying, ” ‘Remember, just refer [to me] as [a] former senior admin.’ ” (Officials speaking to reporters on background often use the title “senior administration official.”)