Morning Wire Alleged Intel Leaker Arrested & PBS Logs Off Twitter | 4.14.23
Apr 14, 2023
A U.S. Air Force National Guard member faces arrest for allegedly leaking classified documents, raising serious national security concerns. Meanwhile, the DOJ plans to appeal a ruling on the abortion pill, which may alter abortion access in the U.S. In media news, PBS joins NPR in stepping away from Twitter, highlighting shifting dynamics in journalism credibility and social media's role. The discussion draws parallels to historic leaks and examines the evolving legal landscape surrounding abortion post-Roe.
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Pentagon Leak
- Jack Teixeira, a 21-year-old Massachusetts Air National Guardsman, allegedly leaked classified Pentagon documents.
- He shared them in a private Discord group focused on gaming, guns, and religion.
Security Breach
- Teixeira allegedly obtained the documents by folding them and taking them home, despite being stored in a secure facility.
- Thousands of others reportedly had access to the same documents.
Leaked Intel
- Leaked documents revealed potential U.S. special operators in Ukraine, and spying on allies, raising concerns.
- Documents also suggest a stalemate in the Ukraine war and potential failure of Ukrainian air defenses.