Donald Trump downplays the disclosure of sensitive military information.
“Damage control” is how many are describing the Trump administration’s handling of a leak of highly sensitive information.
Eighteen senior officials – including the CIA director, the defence secretary, the national security adviser and the vice president – were part of an online group chat that’s gone viral.
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An American journalist was also on that chat, and was made privy to US plans to strike Houthi positions in Yemen – before they happened.
The breach is raising questions about the handling of military intelligence and top-secret information.
So, will there be consequences beyond Washington?
And how will longtime allies in Europe respond to being criticised in the chat?
Presenter:
James Bays
Guests:
Glenn Carle – US national security specialist and former CIA officer
Jamie Gaskarth – Professor of foreign policy and international relations at Open University
PJ Crowley – Former US assistant secretary of state and senior director on the National Security Council