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http://bipartisanreport.com/2016/07/29/breaking-hours-after-first-intelligence-briefing-trump-likely-leaked-classified-secrets/Trump attended an intelligence briefing this afternoon in which he was told sensitive information for his own safety and for the safety of Americans. Within hours he was neck deep into one of his classic word salads when he proved Harry Reid and other Pentagon officials right.
In what was the biggest faux pas of his entire political career, Trump accidentally revealed sensitive and classified information about the locations of secret military bases. Trump arrogantly spoke to an audience at a Colorado Springs rally today, when he said that the U.S. should not have to pay rent for its military base in Saudi Arabia.
Theres just one problem with this. There isnt supposed to be an American military base in Saudi Arabia. This revelation could and should mean huge consequences for Donald Trump, who has called for the arrest and indictment of Hillary Clinton for mishandling of classified emails.
Chimichurri
(2,911 posts)He's a dangerous buffoon who believes rules don't apply to him
Johnny2X2X
(19,066 posts)No idea if this story has legs.
But this would cost lives if he did spill the beans. The stated reason for 9/11 was US bases in Daudi Arabia.
DinahMoeHum
(21,794 posts). . .possible violation of the Logan Act, among other things. . .
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/07/laurence-tribe-trump-russia-226371
SickOfTheOnePct
(7,290 posts)Every time the other side says something to a foreign government that they don't like.
DinahMoeHum
(21,794 posts). . .let's see what unfolds.
SickOfTheOnePct
(7,290 posts)There are other instances that were much closer to an actual violation, and nothing was done.
Wishful thinking, IMO.
Kingofalldems
(38,458 posts)Laura PourMeADrink
(42,770 posts)ThoughtCriminal
(14,047 posts)Did he cluelessly assume we have base, or leak the existence of a secret base he was just briefed about?
The CIA should load up some crazy Easter Eggs in the briefings and see if they get out.
Bobbie Jo
(14,341 posts)He won't make it to November.
Volaris
(10,272 posts)He's their Party Nominee now...meaning he has nowhere else to go. Sure he could quit, but he wont. He may not actually want to do the Job of Presidentin', but he for damn sure wants to prove he can WIN that biatch. And quitting isn't in his nature. He will counterattack the press and his base will just love him more for it.
Since the Party no longer has a way to get rid of him, hes in till he loses the General Election.
Bobbie Jo
(14,341 posts)I really meant he won't get there without making a complete mockery of the process.
Volaris
(10,272 posts)Yes, his whole effort has been a mockery of the process.
And you're correct it will continue to be so.
So much the better for us then, when he sinks the GOP into such an electoral hole that we get the Senate back and maybe the House for good measure=)
white_wolf
(6,238 posts)It's always neat seeing a site I write for published here. Though honestly, I'm convinced this was just one of Trump's usual fuck ups. This is the guy who thought Tim Kane was governor of New Jersey.
teach1st
(5,935 posts)I haven't read that either candidate has received security briefings.
63splitwindow
(2,657 posts)michaz
(1,352 posts)I am not finding this anywhere else.
Lancero
(3,003 posts)Military bases in Saudia Arabia is hardly a secret, but someone felt like getting some laughs by riling up Democrats over Trump mentioning one.
Many people here are falling for it.
teach1st
(5,935 posts)They're not saying it's wrong. Just that there's no evidence of security briefings.
SickOfTheOnePct
(7,290 posts)when I Googled.
***edited to add: the few times I've followed a link here to bipartisanreport.com, the reporting seems kind of shoddy, so I'll wait until this comes from a more reliable source.
teach1st
(5,935 posts)Wounded Bear
(58,670 posts)it was supposedly shut down after 9/11.
This is YUUUUUGGGGGGEEEE!!
citood
(550 posts)Here's one:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eskan_Village
white_wolf
(6,238 posts)I actually sent a message to my editor asking about the source for the security briefing because I can't find it either. I know he's normally careful about where he gets his info, but it's possible there was a mistake. I'll let you all know if I hear anything. This one wasn't mine so I don't know much more than you all do about the source.
michaz
(1,352 posts)hughee99
(16,113 posts)It's odd that I was able to find this in about 30 seconds, but bipartisanreport.com didn't. It would appear that the US closed the bases we owned in SA (like Prince Sultan Air Base that was given to the SA government) and are now basing operations out of Saudi Owned bases, and presumably, we're paying rent for the use of their facilities.
Either that, or these bases are all secret, he was told about them during the briefing, and militarybases.com, wikipedia, facebook, google maps and usajobs.gov are also revealing classified information.
PSPS
(13,601 posts)michaz
(1,352 posts)Skittles
(153,169 posts)ffr
(22,670 posts)Since there's the potential they need to come up to speed on national security before they take office. Obviously the information given to one of the two candidates turns out to be completely useless to them and a security vulnerability to the country.
Moonwalk
(2,322 posts)...or so I just heard on Bill Maher's show. Those he had on said it's a common sense tradition.
I haven't any links or facts to back this up, but I wouldn't be surprised if it's just a courtesy, not a legal requirement, and thus, doesn't have to be done.
awoke_in_2003
(34,582 posts)2 months (time between election and inauguration) should be enough time to get the next president up to speed. I know the report now appears to be false, but the point still stands.
ffr
(22,670 posts)It's PlameGate all over again, but on a daily basis.
AllyCat
(16,189 posts)he'll take us all down.
2naSalit
(86,647 posts)a trial balloon to see what he does with info he believes to be secret... even though it isn't but he never knew about it before a "briefing". I could see that happening before actually letting him in on anything truly sensitive.
Reece2076
(51 posts)Liberal In Red State
(442 posts)Spitfire of ATJ
(32,723 posts)Lord Magus
(1,999 posts)Trump should be charged with espionage and treason.
McCamy Taylor
(19,240 posts)that he knows he can not deliver and so he is doing his best not to win.
Spitfire of ATJ
(32,723 posts)Hekate
(90,714 posts)...we all know Benedict Donald wouldn't be able to resist the opportunity to boast, brag, self-aggrandize and shock, but have HRC and he already had briefings yet?
Lancero
(3,003 posts)Shit, someone better notify this site about it.
http://militarybases.com/saudi-arabia/
Fuck, Google is even pinpointing the bases locations - Better get them on the phone too.
Hekate
(90,714 posts)>snip<
The information given to the candidates hardly amounts to the crown jewels of American intelligence. Current and former government officials said the briefings were broad overviews of how American spy agencies see the state of the world, similar to the briefing that James R. Clapper Jr., the director of national intelligence, gives to Congress each year. The briefings will contain top secret information, but the candidates are given no information about covert action programs or the identities of intelligence sources.
During an appearance on Thursday at the Aspen Security Forum, Mr. Clapper said that the three most significant topics for the candidate briefings would be the threat of cyberattacks, the Islamic State and Russia.
>snip<
So I think we can all chill and let the professionals handle it. It will be very interesting, though, to see how much anal leakage there is from Benedict Donald.
Lee-Lee
(6,324 posts)It's pretty obvious whoever put this out there was just making stuff up and throwing it at the wall hoping something was right. And that's kinda sad, given that there is enough legitimate, probable shit he does that there is no need to be making stuff up.
Every time I see some half-cocked story screaming about something that's not true and so easily provable not true I have to wonder why it's even out there. Google shows the whole premise of this one to be bullshit as poster before me easily, easily did too. So why didn't the author or their editor do a basic fact check before publishing.
It's almost like they don't give a shit if it is lies as long as they get ad revenue from page views, not caring if it makes out side look like buffoons. Or want to make our side look like buffoons to discredit legitimate stories and gripes.
Vinca
(50,278 posts)Someone suggested giving him a fake intelligence briefing which seems like a good idea.
baldguy
(36,649 posts)Enrique
(27,461 posts)someone sat down and made up a story.
RapSoDee
(421 posts)The Republican House should immediately set up 9 investigatory commissions and fund them with taxpayer dollars. Who is making this allegation? What can Congress do to shut him up?
The Republicans will for sure want to get to the bottom of the latest Ghazi threat: #ComradeTrump's grievous violations of security, even if turns out that the initial report is an just internet bullshit allegation.
okieinpain
(9,397 posts)Bernardo de La Paz
(49,007 posts)okieinpain
(9,397 posts)TheBaculumKing
(102 posts)Was there any chance he would have the discernment to NOT immediately do so?
packman
(16,296 posts)What with oil, Bush family ties, and all that other shit going on - what other Arabian country would have us. Not really a well-concealed "secret" - but doesn't excuse Trump's loud mouth and need for grandstanding.
treestar
(82,383 posts)as far as being something to blame someone for. IOW, this is uuuuuuge. Really makes him look very stupid. Even if it is not true then it should be blown up and made much of. Turnabout is fair play when it comes to the Donald.
uppityperson
(115,677 posts)UCmeNdc
(9,600 posts)Trump arrogantly spoke to an audience at a Colorado Springs rally today, when he said that the U.S. should not have to pay rent for its military base in Saudi Arabia.
What was D Trump talking about?