Concerns about leaks are not just a cop-out

Published February 16, 2017 6:05pm ET



In light of revelations regarding former national security adviser Mike Flynn’s interactions with the Russian government, commentators are criticizing conservatives for raising concerns about the media leaks that brought them to light.

The implication is that you must choose one or the other. You’re either concerned about the Russian connections or you’re distracting from them by questioning all of the leaking coming out of the intelligence agencies.

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