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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. These types of leaks are often cited as "Senior officials."

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 and lessen the impact of controversial actions by the Executive Branch. These types of leaks are often cited as "Senior officials."

[[Category:Government]][[category:Journalism]]

[[Category:Government]][[category:Journalism]]