In 2018, bipartisan concerns arose regarding Rep. Tulsi Gabbard’s potential compromise of a Syrian defector’s identity during a closed-door briefing. Staffers took precautions to prevent Gabbard from revealing the defector’s information, highlighting deep misgivings about her pro-Assad stance. Gabbard’s subsequent nomination as Director of National Intelligence has drawn criticism from former officials citing her past actions and echoing of Russian and Assad regime propaganda. These concerns center on her potential to provide unbiased intelligence briefings and the potential impact on vital intelligence alliances. The controversy underscores significant apprehension surrounding her access to top-secret information.
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A US government employee has been charged with leaking apparent Israeli plans to retaliate against Iran. The individual, identified as Rahman, was arrested in Cambodia and brought to Guam. This arrest raises many questions, as Cambodia doesn’t have an extradition treaty with the US, suggesting a more ad hoc arrangement. The details surrounding this arrest remain unclear.
The leaked information reportedly involved Israeli plans for retaliatory strikes against Iran. It is unclear whether the leaked documents contained US secrets or solely Israeli secrets, and the extent to which this leak is considered worse than previous leaks, such as those attributed to former President Trump, remains a subject of debate.… Continue reading
Asif William Rahman, a former U.S. government employee with top-secret clearance, has been charged with leaking classified information concerning Israel’s plans to attack Iran. The leaked documents, attributed to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and National Security Agency, appeared on a Telegram channel and revealed Israel’s military preparations in response to Iran’s missile attack on October 1st. These documents were part of the “Five Eyes” intelligence sharing network and their unauthorized disclosure carries significant national security implications. Rahman was arrested in Cambodia and faces felony charges in Virginia, potentially resulting in lengthy prison sentences.
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