The US Media is more responsible with sensitive intelligence than the president

The US Media is more responsible with sensitive intelligence than the president

by digby




They told the press not to report what Trump told the Russians because it could get people killed. The press kept it a secret. Trump spilled the beans:


The Trump administration reportedly revealed information to Russians that CNN was asked not to report https://t.co/FPq6finPDa pic.twitter.com/mGmRMOUqgr
— The Lead CNN (@TheLeadCNN) May 16, 2017



Then there's this from the state owned Russian media TASS:

(2/3) He detailed an ISIS plot to disguise bombs as tablets and laptops, and named the town where a US informant uncovered the plan.
— Greg Fish (@gfish3000) May 16, 2017


(4/4) For future reference and to avoid computer translations, here's the English version of the screenshot in the first tweet... pic.twitter.com/27i06OfaDr
— Greg Fish (@gfish3000) May 16, 2017


Here's the translation:














The White House denied sharing info about military operations.

But, as you know, they lie. So who knows?

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