In studying theses events over the past three years, a general pattern develops. It typically takes about 7-8 days for a leak to spread to relevant parties within the beltway, which sometimes includes WaPo, CNN, and the NYT. From there it can take 6-9 months for the American people to find about, depending on whether or its anti-Trump or not. If its anti-Trump, it can become public in minutes regardless of it being true or not. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]]<sup>[[User talk:RobSmith|''Deep Six the Deep State!'']]</sup> 00:29, 26 January 2019 (EST) | In studying theses events over the past three years, a general pattern develops. It typically takes about 7-8 days for a leak to spread to relevant parties within the beltway, which sometimes includes WaPo, CNN, and the NYT. From there it can take 6-9 months for the American people to find about, depending on whether or its anti-Trump or not. If its anti-Trump, it can become public in minutes regardless of it being true or not. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]]<sup>[[User talk:RobSmith|''Deep Six the Deep State!'']]</sup> 00:29, 26 January 2019 (EST) |