Hours before the British government was prepared to release the name of the Manchester suicide bomber, Salman Abedi, U.S. intelligence sources leaked the name to American TV networks.  The Guardian reports that the British were unsure they even wanted to release the name because the investigation was ongoing, and it was strongly believed that another terror attack may have been "imminent." But once the U.S. networks forced their hand, the British government had no choice but to confirm the identity of the bomber. There is little doubt that American intelligence personnel deliberately leaked the name of the suicide bomber.  The question is why.  One conclusion that can be reached, given other leaks from probably many of the same people, is that there is a concerted effort to undermine the Trump administration's ability to share intelligence with our allies.  Hamstringing the administration in this way is extraordinarily dangerous, but those...(Read Full Post)