Tulsi Gabbard posted on X accusing certain officials of "politicizing and manipulating intelligence, leaking classified intelligence without authorization, and/or committing intentional egregious violations of tradecraft standards." The memo and Gabbard's post did not detail evidence supporting the allegations. The list includes intelligence community public servants who worked on 2016 Russia interference assessments and national security roles under Presidents Biden and Obama, and some who supported the impeachment inquiry into President Trump over Ukraine. Far-right activist Laura Loomer amplified the list and noted some still held security clearances. Attorney Zaid called the release a Privacy Act violation and said clearance records are protected and should not be released without consent or a routine-use exception. ODNI did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
politicizing and manipulating intelligence, leaking classified intelligence without authorization, and/or committing intentional egregious violations of tradecraft standards.
Can you say 'Privacy Act violation'? I certainly can. Further proof of weaponization and politicization. The vast majority of these individuals are not household names & are dedicated public servants who have worked across multiple presidential administrations.
is maintained in a protected Privacy Act System of records" and the government "cannot simply release that information without written consent from the individual or the existence of a Routine Use, which I do not believe exists for this purpose.
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