There should be signed documents authorizing the leak of the classified intel to the Press.
So he (as President) is allowed to authorize the dissemination of classified info.
If it had not been officially declassified, and he authorized it's release anyway, then he broke the law (again).
So he (as President) is allowed to authorize the dissemination of classified info.
If it had not been officially declassified, and he authorized it's release anyway, then he broke the law (again).





Comment