I personally don't see what the big deal is about a future cabinet member discussing sanctions with a Ruskie ambassador.Um, yes. There are illegal leaks and legal leaks.
Legal leaks do not involve classified material. Those are leaks we hear about such as, "The Trump transition team is in turmoil." The source is not cited because the source does not have permission to talk about such things and would be fired,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,but not charged.
Illegal leaks involve classified material. Those leaks reveal classified information. The source is not identified because he/she will not only be fired but they will likely also be charged in the same manner all who leak classified information are charged. Such as General Petraeus or Manning or Snowden.
The leaks on Flynn were illegal leaks because the information was classified. The government does not, by routine, admit that they monitor certain Diplomats phone calls. While it's generally known, that information is by routine, classified.
Sure, the Ruskie was lobbying to remove said sanctions, that's his job. Flynn's job was to prepare for a transition
and that involved networking, touching base with our friends and enemies.
The hysteria is ludicrous because the guy was basically prepping his gig,
no agreements were made no deals.
That Trump would ask for the resignation and have Flynn fall on his sword
is like giving in to Democrat hysteria.
finalized.