Attorney General Jeff Sessions and DNI Dan Coats addressed the media today in regards to leaks, and action that would be taken against leakers going forward:
AG Sessions: I "condemn in the strongest terms the staggering number of leaks undermining the ability of our govt to protect this country." pic.twitter.com/UT1iJKvpAI
— Fox News (@FoxNews) August 4, 2017
AG Sessions: "Leaks are incredibly damaging to our intelligence mission and capabilities." pic.twitter.com/XfzmAfZkfY
— Fox News (@FoxNews) August 4, 2017
AG Sessions: "I have this warning for would-be leakers: DON'T DO IT." pic.twitter.com/qAzQjkSvv3
— Fox News (@FoxNews) August 4, 2017
AG Sessions: "Cases will be made and leakers will be held accountable." pic.twitter.com/2XPeuBpmr7
— Fox News (@FoxNews) August 4, 2017
Coats: "We will simply not tolerate the illegal release of classified information." pic.twitter.com/3wBFKgf1GB
— Fox News (@FoxNews) August 4, 2017
Sessions also said the DOJ was reviewing subpoena policies for media who solicit and disseminate leaked classified material:
AG Sessions: Gov’t reviewing media subpoena policies: “We respect the important role that the press plays…but it is not unlimited.” pic.twitter.com/uIF7iBlTSJ
— ABC News (@ABC) August 4, 2017
https://twitter.com/woodruffbets/status/893489574873243648
If something like that would ever happen, Sessions can’t count on cooperation from ABC News’ Chuck Todd:
If DoJ media source threat is real (I assume it's not; just a show presser to please WH) then I look forward to ignoring that subpoena
— Chuck Todd (@chucktodd) August 4, 2017
I'll say it again: the best way to prevent leaks for ANY org? Be a leader that inspires loyalty and cut out the staff infighting.
— Chuck Todd (@chucktodd) August 4, 2017
The worst way to stop leaks: threats
— Chuck Todd (@chucktodd) August 4, 2017
One remaining question is obvious:
And why would you be subpoenaed Chuck? https://t.co/P0QftsX57q
— Nick Short ?? (@PoliticalShort) August 4, 2017
Stay tuned!
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