What prominent officials from Trump's administration have remarked about the improper handling of classified documents
Criticism was directed at former President Biden and Secretary of State Clinton
Several individuals from the Trump administration, who reportedly participated in classified conversations via an unsecured messaging service, have previously expressed disapproval of the mishandling of classified materials by others, including former President Joe Biden and ex-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have insisted on “consequences” for those who inappropriately disclosed classified information, no matter their intentions. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth criticized Biden for “carelessly” managing classified documents, asserting that had he acted in a similar manner, he would have anticipated being “court-martialed.”
The strong language these top officials have employed regarding past violations of protocols for handling sensitive information adds an ironic dimension to what experts describe as an unacceptable misuse of classified data.
John Cohen, a former national security official who served under both Republican and Democratic administrations, stated, “from a security standpoint, there is no situation that validates discussing such information over a communication platform not controlled by the government.”
“Exchanging sensitive operational details in this fashion raises the risk of inappropriate disclosures, putting military personnel in danger,” Cohen, who also serves as a contributor for ABC News, noted. “There will also be inquiries into whether such actions breached laws related to the protection and retention of governmental information.”
Recently, many of these senior officials have shared their views on the lengthy investigation into Biden’s management of classified documents. The inquiry ultimately resulted in no charges being filed.
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