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But he didn't just leak information concerning his homeland. He actually leaked information about allies of his homeland e.g. the UK.

I'm pretty sure that alone will ensure he won't get pardoned. It could cause one of the biggest diplomatic incidents in history between the US and UK. Particularly with Theresa May as PM - who has been instrumental for years in building up the security services powers.




The UK is even more one-sided totalitarian in their views on state surveillance, so you got a point there.




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