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==Stuxnet scandal==
==Stuxnet scandal==
It was revealed in 2012 that the Obama Administration leaked information about a computer virus intended to destroy Iranian centrifuges. This leak was described by members of Congress as very serious.<ref>Herb, Jeremy (June 8, 2012). [https://thehill.com/policy/defense/231581-white-house-rejects-special-counsel-to-investigate-leaks White House rejects calls for special counsel for national security leaks]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 19, 2017.</ref> Obama did not take the leaks seriously. Despite this, the White House refused to appoint a special counsel or prosecutor to investigate the situation, and although one general was found guilty, Obama pardoned him shortly before leaving office.<ref>Pollak, Joel B. (May 17, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/17/special-counsel-trump-not-obama/ Special Counsel for Trump — but Not for Obama Scandals?] ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 19, 2017.</ref>
It was revealed in 2012 that the Obama Administration leaked information about a computer virus intended to destroy Iranian centrifuges. This leak was described by members of Congress as very serious.<ref>Herb, Jeremy (June 8, 2012). [https://thehill.com/policy/defense/231581-white-house-rejects-special-counsel-to-investigate-leaks White House rejects calls for special counsel for national security leaks]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 19, 2017.</ref> Obama did not take the leaks seriously. Despite this, the White House refused to appoint a special counsel or prosecutor to investigate the situation, and although one general was found guilty, Obama pardoned him shortly before leaving office.<ref>Pollak, Joel B. (May 17, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/17/special-counsel-trump-not-obama/ Special Counsel for Trump — but Not for Obama Scandals?] ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 19, 2017.</ref>
==Against journalists==
Under the Obama Administration, the DOJ seized the phone records of journalists.<ref>Svab, Petr (May 28, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/obama-admins-snooping-on-journalists-phone-records-broader-than-previously-known_2940725.html Obama Administration’s Snooping on Journalists’ Phone Records Broader Than Previously Known]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved May 29, 2019.</ref>
== Chicago Politics Controversies ==
== Chicago Politics Controversies ==