The Intercept's James Risen on Trump's Charges and the Espionage Act
June 27, 2023
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as posted by the channelAs 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."
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