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Media ignored Trump dossiers for security reasons

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A significant chain of events was set off when major media outlets chose not to publish leaked information about Republican JD Vance, who is being considered as a possible running mate for Donald Trump in the upcoming election. The 271-page dossier listed various flaws in Vance's case that would undoubtedly have made for juicy headlines, but these news organizations were cautious.

According to reports from The Washington Post, The New York TimesAnd PoliticoThe sensitivity of the leaked documents, which came from a source named “Robert,” played a key role in the decision to suppress the information. This anonymous person warned journalists not to dig too deeply into the origins of the document, pointing out that their publication could result in legal consequences.