I didn't write this thread title, I'm just quoting a really intelligent and talented poster on the last Trump thread

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Leaders being briefed in private on these investigations.

Leaks being described as illegal.

Which they are.

I'm missing all of this but am beaming at your description of what's happening.

Republicans focusing on the leaks being illegal.

Democrats focusing on the bigger picture - including revealed by leaks.

Now talking about "wire tapping"

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Republican strategy is flimsy.

Desperate.

Leaks may be illegal, but they are normal. Probably the most normal part of Trump's presidency so far.

I think this refers to Trump's tweet on the leaks.

Wiretapping...

Is it me or is Gowdy a bit of a twat here?? just seemed to want to hear himself talk. He didn't really ASK anything.

No information that supports those tweets.

MccRTHYISM.

No information

No indiividual can oorder a wire tap

Wow.....Trump being slaughtered.

What is the intended outcome of this hearing? Where is it likely to lead?

I wish I was watching this! Thank you for the live updates!

It's fascinating.

Schiff was clearly making the implication that Trump's baseless accusations are potentially damaging to the US relationship with Britain and Germany.

As a minor point, there's lots of white men asking other white men questions.

And then here's Ms.Sewell.

Still talking about the leaks.

It appears that Gowdy is trying to make a case for prosecuting reporters for breaking news stories of leaked classified info.

Gowdy reminds me of Stephen Miller. Thinks he's clever, trying to make a point. He's more worried about the leaks than what's being leaked.

If people are prosecuted for breaking news stories of classified info, will Trump's people be prosecuted for breaking classified info.

And if Trump leaked classified info, can he be prosecuted?