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Another wedge between the President and intelligence community

It's reported that intelligence agents are withholding information from the Chief Executive out of fear that it could be leaked or compromised. The President today called that "fake news," but said he will investigate leaks about alleged ties between his campaign team and Russian agents, leaks which are damaging to his conduct of foreign policy.

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By Warren Olney • Feb 16, 2017 • 1 min read

It's reported that intelligence agents are withholding information from the Chief Executive out of fear that it could be leaked or compromised. The President today called that "fake news," but said he will investigate leaks about alleged ties between his campaign team and Russian agents, leaks which are damaging to his conduct of foreign policy. "The first thing I thought of when I heard about this is how does the press get this information? It's classified. You know why? Because it's an illegal process, and the press should be ashamed of themselves. But more importantly, the people who gave out the information to the press should be ashamed of themselves."

This comes in complete contrast to his praise of Wikileaks during his presidential campaign. We look at the growing gap between the President and the intelligence community.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Producer, 'One year Later'

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    Producer, 'To the Point'

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    Warren Strobel

    national security reporter, Wall Street Journal

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    New York Observer

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    Carrie Cordero

    senior fellow and general counsel at the Center for a New American Security, member of the Homeland Security Advisory Council,

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