Rep. Adam Schiff (D., Calif.), ranking Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, said that leaks from the Trump administration to the press remain an "issue" and a "problem" which could pose a threat to U.S. government sourcing.
Appearing on ABC's "This Week," Schiff was asked about recent reports that Jared Kushner, a senior adviser to President Trump and his son-in-law, considered setting up a communications line between the White House and Russia during the transition.
"Leaks are an issue," Schiff said. "They're an issue for every administration. They certainly are an issue for this one."
"If this material is accurate, these allegations are accurate," continued Schiff, "it represents another serious leak, and that's a problem."
Several prominent Democrats, as well as former Obama administration intelligence officials, have publicly agreed with Schiff that the leaks are an issue.
Schiff went on to explain that some leaks could be potentially damaging to national security.
"There've really been a couple categories of leaks, one that have potentially disclosed sources and methods," he said. "Those are the most troubling, because it could dry up very important information for the U.S. government."
