Newly
confirmed CIA director Mike Pompeo informed United States senators he
would “aggressively seek to ensure we have the most effective
programs for identifying insider threats.” It was a pledge to
pursue the same anti-leaks policies that discourage whistleblowing
that President Barack Obama’s administration pursued.
Since President Donald Trump has expressed his fervent support for torture, which is against the law, and a draft executive order has circulated suggesting the Trump administration will restore the CIA’s rendition, detention, and interrogation program, the prospect of Pompeo intensifying efforts to clampdown on leaks is all the more concerning.
“Mishandling of classified information is a serious matter given the potential implications for U.S. national security,” Pompeo declared.
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Pompeo added, “Persons who are unable or unwilling to safeguard classified information successfully should not hold a security clearance. Using discretion, the Attorney General may seek pros…
Since President Donald Trump has expressed his fervent support for torture, which is against the law, and a draft executive order has circulated suggesting the Trump administration will restore the CIA’s rendition, detention, and interrogation program, the prospect of Pompeo intensifying efforts to clampdown on leaks is all the more concerning.
“Mishandling of classified information is a serious matter given the potential implications for U.S. national security,” Pompeo declared.
[...]
Pompeo added, “Persons who are unable or unwilling to safeguard classified information successfully should not hold a security clearance. Using discretion, the Attorney General may seek pros…