“James Clapper, the director of national intelligence”

Helped craft the WMD lies that enabled the criminal invasion of Iraq, and much of the avoidable conflict since that time …

“Pressed by Sen. John McCain”

One of America’s most radical, far-right, warmongering politicians.

“Clapper said Assange is “holed up”

Yes, for fear of US reprisals for the crimes he exposed it of committing. He has offered to travel to Sweden to address the allegations against him, but Britain refuses to grant him safe passage.

“Assange has “put people at risk” by leaking classified information”

Another statement refuted by the official assessments of US intelligence.

When did “journalism” devolve into the uncritical repetition of things public officials said, regardless of their veracity?