It would appear that the ODNI, DI & NSA are not Julian Assange fans
From the transcript of today’s Senate hearing on Russian hacking and cybersecurity:
>>I know how you feel. Director, I just have to – General Clapper, I have to mention, the name Mr. Assange has popped up and I believe that he is one who is responsible for publishing names of individuals that work for us that put their lives in direct danger, is that correct?
>>Yes. he has.
>>And do you think that there’s any credibility we should attach to this individual, given his record of –
>>Not in my view.
>>Not in your view. Admiral Rogers?
>>I second those comments.
There’s more, much of it implying in not subtle ways that anyone who believes him is a tool and a fool. It would explain this.
The dishonest media likes saying that I am in Agreement with Julian Assange – wrong. I simply state what he states, it is for the people….
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 5, 2017
to make up their own minds as to the truth. The media lies to make it look like I am against “Intelligence” when in fact I am a big fan!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 5, 2017
Scratch a bully, reveal a coward.