Sean Spicer condemned the numerous leaks of details from President Trump’s calls with foreign leaders.
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The press secretary argued that leaks “undermine national security” when he was questioned about Trump’s tweet that “leaks are the real story” with regard to Mike Flynn’s sudden resignation.
The real story here is why are there so many illegal leaks coming out of Washington? Will these leaks be happening as I deal on N.Korea etc?
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 14, 2017
“It is leaks,” Spicer said at the press briefing Tuesday. “Think about this. Understand that all of this information was leaked. I think that there’s a real story here. The idea that, not just in this administration, but going back to the Obama administration, the Bush administration, that we have an issue with classified information is handled in such a way that it is being given out…”
“The amount of leaks that are coming out from people who are entrusted with national security secrets are leaking it out,” Spicer continued, “that’s a real concern.”
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“That we have to wonder whether or not people who work for our government and are entrusted with classified information are leaking that information out…that I do believe is a big story that should be reported. The president is rightly so very, very concerned.”