Trump's strong reaction to leak of British memos puts a chill on diplomacy
WASHINGTON - When a cache of sensitive, embarrassing U.S. diplomatic cables was leaked nine years ago, a chill ran down the spine of many ambassadors and their staffs. Confidential memos, some criticizing key foreign partners, were suddenly blanketing the press. It made for a few awkward tete-a-tetes, a scramble for damage control and strained relations.
"We thought the sky was falling," recalled Jeffrey Feltman, then assistant secretary of State for the Middle East.
But while a couple of diplomats lost their jobs, the damage was not permanent.
"It quickly evaporated," Feltman said. "There was a genuine sense of betrayal, but in
