And yet, as always, nobody will go to jail over this. The reason there are so many 'leaks' (which is really just a form of espionage), is because there are never any real consequences. These guys, and there are dozens or even hundreds of them, accept some form of compensation to divulge confidential information usually about any decision or program that they personally disagree with. The intent and goal of this is to sabotage projects by publicizing them with some kind of negative spin which is normally a lie or a distortion. They are attempting to hijack policies to make them what they want them to be. It is a usurpation of authority by Deep State operators or in many cases Presidential Staff.
Even when the leakers are exposed, it is very rare that anything will happen. They may get censure. They may lose their position either permanently or temporarily. Normally they will retain their clearance and will become a consultant with CNN, Wapo, NYT, or NBC using the same connections they made by leaking. With a Republican Administration, and especially with Trump, the number of 'leaks' (or what I call spying) has skyrocketed. They may be removed, retired, or terminated (with retirement and benefits), but with people as powerful, connected, and as wealthy as these are, this becomes nothing more than an inconvenience. It is a slap on the wrist.
