Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin provided limited comments on the leak of what appear to be top secret intelligence documents from the Pentagon and other U.S. agencies: 'We take this very seriously.'
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Austin, appearing at a press conference alongside Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo, said he was first briefed on the apparent leaks on April 6. "Now, I can't say much more while the Justice Department's investigation is ongoing. But we take this very seriously," Austin said. "And we will continue to work closely with our outstanding allies and partners. And nothing will ever stop us from keeping America secure."
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