Defiant Chuck Todd pledges to ignore subpoena that might never be issued

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!