NSA Blocked Reports of Chinese Election Interference from Trump
Newly declassified intelligence emails reveal that National Security Agency (NSA) leadership blocked reports of Chinese interference in American elections from reaching President Donald Trump. The emails, dated March 13, 2020, show that NSA analysts proposed releasing the reports in 2018 but faced obstacles due to concerns about the information's 'sensational' nature and fears of politicization. The NSA deputy director at the time, George Barnes, blocked the report's release, citing concerns about the agency's credibility and the political climate.6 sourcesSee all sources