WikiLeaks: Colin Powell warned Team Hillary what would happen if they kicked him under the email bus

In August, Hillary Clinton attempted to blame Colin Powell for serving as the inspiration for her handling of email, but the former secretary of state didn’t appreciate being used as a scapegoat.

According to emails released by WikiLeaks, Cheryl Mills heard from Powell about any attempts to blame him for Hillary’s email — a warning that Mills forwarded to John Podesta:

Colin Powell threatens Cheryl Mills on topic of @HillaryClinton emails #PodestaEmails29 #NeverHillary https://t.co/qZuWOvn1Xd pic.twitter.com/xATVtUxeEf

— Mary K (@marykinva) November 4, 2016

The office of Colin Powell had previously confirmed that leaked emails from “CP” were written by the former secretary of state.

https://twitter.com/jason_howerton/status/794558346892349442

that was a warning shot from Powell alright… #PodestaEmails29 proving to be quite interesting #SpiritCooking and all…. https://t.co/A5JrsdcIsy

— PiscesGal (@Lil_Benny13) November 4, 2016

However, it looks like Powell’s irritation with Team Hillary’s attempts to toss him under the email bus weren’t enough to keep him from endorsing:

Surprised? Republican Colin Powell endorses Hillary Clinton: https://t.co/5HmWYBXBV4 #abc15 pic.twitter.com/zxm2RklHe1

— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) October 25, 2016

That endorsement happened in spite of what Powell alleged are Hillary’s husband’s at-home proclivities.