NSA Leaker Wanted to 'Burn the White House Down,' Pledge Allegiance to Taliban

Leah Barkoukis / Townhall Tipsheet

In denying bail to NSA leaker Reality Winner for downloading classified material to a thumb drive, the judge said he was concerned over her fascination with the Middle East and Islamic terrorism, as Christine reported Thursday night. But now even more disturbing detailing about the case have been revealed.

Prosecutors said that Winner wrote in her notebook that she planned to burn the White House down and wanted to travel to Afghanistan to pledge her allegiance to the Taliban.

Prosecutors argued that the only thing Winner could do if she were released on bail is be recruited by the nation’s enemies.

Based on evidence seized from her home, federal prosecutors detailed Winner's alleged plans to burn down the White House and travel to Afghanistan, pledging her allegiance to the Taliban.  

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