John McCain: Allies might withhold secrets because of Trump

Published May 16, 2017 2:45pm ET



American allies might be less willing to share intelligence with the United States following a report that President Trump revealed secrets during a meeting with Russian officials.

“Reports that this information was provided by a U.S. ally and shared without its knowledge sends a troubling signal to America’s allies and partners around the world and may impair their willingness to share intelligence with us in the future,” Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman John McCain, R-Ariz., said in a statement Tuesday.

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