Why Did Former U.S. Ambassador To The U.N. Samantha Powers Unmasked 260 Americans Last Year?

FOX News: Samantha Power sought to unmask Americans on almost daily basis, sources say

Samantha Power, the former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, was 'unmasking' at such a rapid pace in the final months of the Obama administration that she averaged more than one request for every working day in 2016 – and even sought information in the days leading up to President Trump’s inauguration, multiple sources close to the matter told Fox News.

Two sources, who were not authorized to speak on the record, said the requests to identify Americans whose names surfaced in foreign intelligence reporting, known as unmasking, exceeded 260 last year. One source indicated this occurred in the final days of the Obama White House.

The details emerged ahead of an expected appearance by Power next month on Capitol Hill. She is one of several Obama administration officials facing congressional scrutiny for their role in seeking the identities of Trump associates in intelligence reports – but the interest in her actions is particularly high.

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Update #1: Obama's UN ambassador Samantha Power asked for hundreds of 'unmaskings' of Americans in classified material – right up until Trump's inauguration (Daily Mail)
Update #2: Obama’s UN Ambassador May Have Spied On Trump Team (Epoch Times)

WNU Editor: I am looking forward to her explanation on why she did this .... including why she unmasked Americans on her last day at her job. On a side note .... I wondered aloud in my comment threat yesterday if President Trump's conversations with his former campaign manager were intercepted by the authorities .... Did President Obama Know That The FBI Had Wiretapped People Connected To Trump's Presidential Campaign? (September 20, 2017). It looks like some are asking the right question to the right people, and they are feeling very uncomfortable in answering .... Clapper: ‘Conceivable’ Trump was picked up on Manafort wiretap (The Hill). For former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, this is completely opposite from what he said just a few months ago (see link here).

Congress Wants To Know Why Former UN Ambassador Powers Demanded Intel Related To Trump And His Team

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power addresses the United Nation Security Council a during a high level meeting on Syria, at the United Nations in Manhattan, New York, U.S., September 25, 2016. Andrew Kelly/Reuters

Washington Free Beacon: Fmr. U.N. Amb. Power Emerges As Central Figure In Obama Unmasking Investigation

Congress demands answers on why Obama officials demanded classified intel that harmed Trump.

Former United Nations Ambassador Samantha Power's involvement in the unmasking by former Obama administration officials of sensitive national security information is raising red flags over what insiders view was an attempt by the former administration to undermine President Donald Trump and key figures on his team, according to current and former U.S. officials familiar with the situation.

Power appears to be central to efforts by top Obama administration officials to identify individuals named in classified intelligence community reports related to Trump and his presidential transition team, according to multiple sources.

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WNU Editor: Apparently she felt the need to have access to this intel .... Hoekstra on Samantha Power: How Much Raw Intel Does a UN Ambassador Need? (FOX News). She is slated to give testimony to the US Senate sometime in the future, and it is expected that she will be asked the question on why she demanded this information .... Obama official Samantha Power agrees to testify before House intel panel (FOX News).

US Ambassador To The UN Samantha Power Attacks Russia And Defends The Intel Community

CNN: Obama UN rep rips Russia, rejects attack on intel agencies

Washington (CNN)US Ambassador to the UN Samantha Power on Tuesday rapped President-elect Donald Trump for his defense of Moscow and delivered a stark warning about Russian efforts to undermine the international order.

Power's remarks, at the Washington-based Atlantic Council, are just the latest warning by outgoing Obama administration officials of the need to be wary of Russian intentions as Trump repeatedly asserts his desire for better ties with Moscow, sometimes criticizing US intelligence services in the process.

Power made indirect reference to Trump, who denigrated US intelligence agencies after their conclusion that Russia had hacked the US election in an attempt to undermine Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton.

"What is not healthy is for a party or its leaders to cast doubt on a unanimous, well-documented assessment of our intelligence community that a foreign government is seeking to harm our country," Power said.

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Update: U.S. ambassador to U.N. says Russia tearing down global order (Reuters).

WNU Editor: She gave this speech at the Atlantic Council .... a perfect place if you want to rip Russia.

Is Samantha Power The Next U.S. Secretary Of State?

Photo: Samantha Power

Samantha Power To Be The Next Secretary Of State? -- Irish Central

Irish-born adviser now key to Obama foreign policy.

A flattering New York Times profile has increased speculation that Samantha Power, the Dublin-born aide to President Obama, could be his next Secretary of State or National Security Adviser.

She has been the main architect, along with Hillary Clinton, of the Libya policy and has an increasing influence in the White House inner circle.

No Irish-born person in recent history has had such influence on a president. Power, now 40, moved to the US from Ireland at age 10.

With Hillary Clinton due to step down after Obama’s first term, she would be a live candidate to succeed her if Obama wins re-election.

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My Comment: I remembered her description of Hillary Rodham Clinton as "a monster" during the 2008 presidential election campaign as one of the high points in that campaign .... and (in my opinion) she should not have resigned her post. But Secretary of State .... hmmmm .... I do not see that happening. For President Obama to win in the next presidential election, he will need to do a lot of horse trading and deal making within his own party to get them onside in his campaign. From this perspective, it is easy to see that Samantha Power does not have anything to bring to the table that can help President Obama politically. But then again .... President Obama may say to hell with it .... and appoint her anyway should he win in the next election.