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Leakers are ususlly cited in media reports as anonymous sources, or "people with knowledge" and other such language. Leaking, as opposed to whistleblowing, is generally done to criticize [[policy]] decisions and influence Congressional action or public opinion, rather than expose outright [[corruption]].
Leakers are ususlly cited in media reports as anonymous sources, or "people with knowledge" and other such language. Leaking, as opposed to whistleblowing, is generally done to criticize [[policy]] decisions and influence Congressional action or public opinion, rather than expose outright [[corruption]].
As noted, while leaking is illegal, cabinet secretaries, agency heads, [[White House]] and [[National Security Council]] staff, even [[president]]s personally have been known to leak secret information, often piecemeal, as a way to shape public opinion about controversial actions of the Executive Branch.
As noted, while leaking is illegal, cabinet secretaries, agency heads, [[White House]] and [[National Security Council]] staff, even [[president]]s personally have been known to leak secret information, often piecemeal, as a way to shape public opinion about controversial actions of the Executive Branch. These types of leaks are often cited as "Senior officials."
[[Category:Government]][[category:Journalism]]
[[Category:Government]][[category:Journalism]]