I am with you on that. I am aware that if a peon or a peasant “leaks” classified information that that is a felony crime. But what happens if a member of the ruling class, or as they consider themselves, royalty or a member of the shadow Government, read CIA, “leaks” classified information? I used the term”leak” but I prefer discloses.
Properly, Federal Prison. Senators and Congressmen HAVE gone to prison. This would warrant that, since it revealed SIGINT techniques. Not acceptable.
Of course, McCainiac COULD CREDIBLY claim senility. Might get him a cushy stint in a Federal Correctional mental hospital.