Classified Documents Leak Stirs Controversy as GOP Lawmakers Clash
- A 21-year-old Air National Guardsman is accused of leaking hundreds of classified military documents, compromising US intelligence operations.
- The leak revealed weaknesses in Taiwan's defenses and details of US spying on allies.
- Sen. Lindsey Graham criticized Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for defending the alleged leaker, saying such actions could "destroy America's ability to defend itself."
- Former intelligence officials also rebuked Greene and questioned if she should have access to sensitive information.
- The Biden administration said cooperation with allies was not damaged, but Graham argued the leaks harmed US standing in the Middle East.