Clapper: I was unmasking Americans “once or twice a week” but “I don’t recall what prompted a request that was made on my behalf for unmasking” Flynn.
Clapper: ‘No, I did not” find evidence of Trump/Russia collusion
As Clapper is asked about leaking to the press, his connection goes dead
After Clapper returns, John Berman asks him specifically whether he leaked the Flynn call to David Ignatius.
Clapper: “No, I did not.”
[Note CNN chyron]
Clapper: “No, I did not.”
[Note CNN chyron]
Clapper, asked whether he’ll accept Sen. Graham’s call to testify: "Given my age demographic, I’d be happy to come after I’ve been vaccinated for Covid-19 ... I don’t particularly want to put my life or my wife’s in jeopardy” [says remote testimony possible]
