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CIA director says Trump administration is ‘incredibly focused’ on stopping leaks, despite dozens of leaks

CIA Director Mike Pompeo addressed the torrent of leaks of sensitive information about national security that has dominated headlines over the last few months during an interview with MSNBC’s Hugh Hewitt which aired Saturday.

Hewitt asked Pompeo whether he was “looking over [his] back with the other agencies.”

“The leak parade has been extraordinarily long and granular,” said Hewitt, who then asked what was being done to stem the flow.

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CIA Director Mike Pompeo addressed the torrent of leaks of sensitive information about national security that has dominated headlines over the last few months during an interview with MSNBC’s Hugh Hewitt which aired Saturday.

Hewitt asked Pompeo whether he was “looking over [his] back with the other agencies.”

“The leak parade has been extraordinarily long and granular,” said Hewitt, who then asked what was being done to stem the flow.

“I can only say this,” Pompeo began. “We, and I would say all of President Trump’s government, is incredibly focused on both stopping leaks of any kind from any agency, and when they happen, pursuing them with incredible vigor.”

 

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