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Poll: Signal Leak More Serious Than Clinton Emails for Most Americans

A recent YouGov poll reveals that a significant majority of Americans (74 percent) view the leak of a Signal chat detailing a Trump administration’s Yemen airstrike plan as a serious issue, surpassing concern over Hillary Clinton’s private email server. The Signal chat, published by *The Atlantic*, allegedly included classified information shared by officials on an unsecure platform, prompting comparisons to Clinton’s email controversy. This incident has sparked criticism and potential legal ramifications under the Espionage Act, leading to a lawsuit filed by American Oversight. Reactions from involved officials ranged from denials to accusations of a “witch hunt.”

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Trump Team’s Private Emails Spark Hypocrisy Concerns

Despite established protocols offering secure government communication systems for presidential transitions, the Trump transition team is utilizing private servers and devices. This decision has raised concerns among federal officials regarding the potential exposure of sensitive government data, particularly given recent cyberattacks targeting key officials. While the team claims to have implemented security measures, the lack of transparency fuels anxieties. This situation contrasts sharply with the intense scrutiny surrounding Hillary Clinton’s email practices during the 2016 election, highlighting a perceived double standard. The use of private emails by the Trump transition underscores a lack of consistent concern regarding cybersecurity protocols in presidential transitions.

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