Politics & Government
National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster Speaks On Reports Of Intel Leak
The Washington Post reported that President Trump leaked classified information to the Russians.

WASHINGTON, DC — National Security Advisor H. R. McMaster spoke to the press Monday night after a Washington Post story reported that President Trump revealed classified information in a meeting with Russian officials.
"There is nothing that the president takes more seriously than the security of the American people," he said. "The story that came out tonight as reported is false. The president of the foreign minister reviewed a range of common threats to our two countries, including threats to civil aviation. At no time, at no time, where intelligent sources or methods discussed."
He continued: "I was in the room. It didn’t happen."
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