Topic: Admiral Rogers

Former U.S. Attorney Joe DiGenova alleges a "brazen plot" by the FBI and contractors to illegally surveil Americans and frame Donald Trump. He claims the FISA court has already communicated findings of illegal spying to the Justice Department. Admiral Mike Rogers is credited as a hero for discovering the abuse and reporting it to the court.

Former CIA analyst Larry Johnson suggests that while a traditional wiretap may not have occurred, intelligence agencies likely used "Stingray" devices to monitor communications at Trump Tower. Johnson claims NSA Director Admiral Rogers visited Trump Tower to warn the president-elect about the misuse of surveillance authorities, leading to calls for Rogers' dismissal by other intelligence officials.

Admiral Mike Rogers acknowledged that increased internal monitoring at the NSA has negatively impacted employee morale. In a related anecdote, an intelligence community contact advised against learning Arabic, as it leads to difficult assignments in the Middle East. Instead, learning Mandarin is recommended for those seeking more strategic roles within the modern intelligence landscape.

During a congressional hearing, Admiral Mike Rogers was questioned about the security implications of Hillary Clinton's private email server. Rogers stated that from a foreign intelligence perspective, such a server represents a significant "opportunity" for adversaries. He was asked to check NSA records for any communications between agency officials and Clinton's private account.