Intelligence reports redact names of U.S. citizens who get swept up in foreign surveillance, the better to protect their privacy. Yet U.S. officials who later read the surveillance reports may seek a more detailed understanding of the conversations. Two weeks later, Hannity devoted a “‘Hannity’ history special” to this alleged controversy. ADADThe Erik Wemple Blog has asked Fox News about the sudden “unmasking” void on “Hannity.” We’ve posed the question to Hannity himself as well on Twitter:No response just yet. People believe Sean Hannity and Tucker Carlson and Laura Ingraham — and possibly even the “Fox & Friends” crew.

Source: Washington Post October 15, 2020 21:12 UTC