Marco Rubio is Sounding like Edward Snowden More Than Ten Years Ago

Marco Rubio is Sounding like Edward Snowden More Than Ten Years Ago
"You really got screwed!" I tell accused traitor Edward Snowden.

Government officials who misled Americans are sitting pretty. James Clapper lied to Congress, yet he wasn't even fired. Now he works for CNN. But Snowden, for exposing the truth, is in exile. Here’s his story:

Marco Rubio is just now finding out what Edward Snowden warned the American people about more than ten years ago

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Marco Rubio has been consistently critical of Edward Snowden and the surveillance revelations made over a decade ago.

Rubio views Snowden as a traitor and believes his actions severely harmed national security by exposing intelligence collection methods.

Rubio's stance has been to emphasize the need for robust intelligence gathering capabilities to combat terrorism and protect the United States, expressing concerns that efforts to curtail surveillance could endanger the country.

He has advocated for extending and maintaining surveillance authorities, like those under the Patriot Act, arguing that they are crucial for national security.

Rubio's perspective contrasts with those who support Snowden, viewing him as a whistleblower who exposed government overreach and the extent of surveillance programs.

The broader debate about the balance between national security and individual privacy continues to be a contentious issue, both in the United States and internationally, with Snowden's disclosures playing a significant role in reshaping this discussion.

But now Marco Rubio as the Secretary of State is now warning the American people that the government is spying on you. Marco Rubio as the Secretary of State talks with Mike Benz about the government spying on American citizens.

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