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US President slams 'illegal leaks' after key aide Michael Flynn forced out

Since Trump came to office leaks from within the White House have increased exponentially as rival power centers battle for power.
Donald Trump and Michael Flynn speak at a rally in Colorado in October
Donald Trump and Michael Flynn speak at a rally in Colorado in October

Donald Trump lashed out at "illegal leaks" Tuesday as the embattled president lost a key national security aide who stands accused of improper contact with the Russian government.

As his administration tried to draw a line under long-running suspicions of collusion with the Kremlin, Trump issued a Twitter missive.

"The real story here is why are there so many illegal leaks coming out of Washington?" Trump said.

"Will these leaks be happening as I deal on N.Korea etc?" he asked.

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