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rrrrr · 3453 days ago · link · · parent · post: Britain pulls out spies as Russia, China crack Snowden files
Ryan Gallagher says this about the claim that Snowden took 1.5 million documents: Although 1.5 million documents is a slightly different number, I wouldn't rush to believe James Clapper's claim here. Besides, he doesn't have the best track record for honesty.This 1.7m figure was invented by US officials and since then it has been regurgitated repeatedly and unquestioningly by various media outlets. I've seen the trove of documents; the claim or insinuation that he leaked 1.7m is not true.