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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsAP via TPM - Trump Transition Officials Moved Classified Material Without Permission
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/trump-transition-classified-info-handling-concerned-obama-adminBy JULIE PACE, Published MAY 16, 2017 9:32 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trumps disclosure of classified information to Russian officials isnt the first time his teams handling of secrets has raised alarm bells.
In the weeks before Trump took office, Obama administration officials were so concerned by the Trump transition teams handling of classified documents that they moved swiftly to exert more control over the sensitive materials, according to two former U.S. officials.
The officials said transition officials removed classified materials from secure rooms and carried them between buildings in Washington without permission. Worried about keeping tabs on the highly sensitive material, the Obama administration officials set new limits on some classified information and explicitly barred Trump aides from viewing that material in their transition offices.
The Associated Press previously reported on Obama officials concerns about the transition teams handling of classified material as the Trump team prepared to take the reins of government. The new details about their concerns come amid mounting questions about whether Trump himself has been careless with the nations secrets.
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AP via TPM - Trump Transition Officials Moved Classified Material Without Permission (Original Post)
NRaleighLiberal
May 2017
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The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,869 posts)1. But... Hillary's e-mails!
mopinko
(70,238 posts)2. wt actual f?
One U.S. official said the Obama administration was particularly concerned about the handling of documents related to the governments contingency plans for crises.
how much do you suppose pootie poot was willing to pay for that info?
BumRushDaShow
(129,543 posts)3. All of this needs to come out in public hearings. nt
Tommy_Carcetti
(43,199 posts)4. And Good Morning.
The Category 5 Shitstorm currently affecting 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue shows no signs of subsiding.