James Risen on Why Trump's Charges Are Different Than for Whistleblowers Targeted Under Espionage Act
by webdev@democracynow.org (Democracy Now!) from Democracy Now! on (#6CGZZ)
As former President Donald Trump faces Espionage Act charges, newly leaked audio reveals he showed a classified Pentagon document to multiple people in 2021 detailing a plan to attack Iran, contradicting Trump's recent claim that he did not have classified documents. We speak with veteran national security reporter James Risen, who says Trump is a thief and should not be compared to whistleblower Reality Winner or others, but also notes, I am no fan of the Espionage Act. I don't think that it should be on the books."