State Dept. revokes Edward Snowden's passport, according to reports

As Twitchy reported, NSA leaker Edward Snowden is on a grand tour of the United States’ adversaries as he seeks asylum. Now it appears that his passport has been revoked by the State Department.

#Russia notified by U.S. embassy in Moscow that Snowden no longer has a valid U.S. passport & that U.S. "desires to have him deported" #NSA

— Jon Williams (@WilliamsJon) June 23, 2013

Multiple outlets are confirming the report.

Sources tell NBC News #Snowden 's passport has been revoked.

— Ann Curry (@AnnCurry) June 23, 2013

@StateDept says that #Snowden should 'not be allowed to proceed' in further travel, confirms it revoked his passport

— Shaun Tandon (@shauntandon) June 23, 2013

AFP: U.S. State Department says whistleblower Edward #Snowden should "not be allowed" to travel further

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) June 23, 2013

Report: US revokes passport of NSA leaker Snowden, official familiar with decision says – @Reuters

— WATCHTOWER (@news_24_365) June 23, 2013

Here’s more from the State Dept.

.@StateDept: "Persons wanted on felony charges, such as Mr. Snowden, should not be allowed to proceed in any further international travel"

— margaret brennan (@margbrennan) June 23, 2013

.@StateDept:"As is routine & consistent with US regulations,persons w felony arrest warrants are subject to having their passport revoked"

— margaret brennan (@margbrennan) June 23, 2013

State Dept. revokes Edward Snowden's passport, according to reports

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