07.09.2013 - 06:29 [ Techdirt ]

President Obama Says He Learns What NSA Is Doing From The Press, Then Goes To NSA For Details

Ewan MacAskill calls out a rather astounding statement by President Obama during his most recent press conference in St. Petersburg at the G20 summit. The very last question, which I believe is asked by AFP reporter Tangi Quemener, asks President Obama to respond to some of the recent NSA leaks, in particular the spying on Brazilian and Mexican officials.