McCarthy asks some pertinent questions, but I think he misread the indictment.
He questions the feb 28 date as the day after the conspiracy end date, but the indictment as always, contains weasel words
“...From on or about December 12,2016, through on or about February 27,2017,”
But on the whole, his questions about the why only these charges should be shouted ....
The accused was about to board a plane to Pakistan. Once in custody the federal government has 48 hours to file charges or let him go. These were probably the charges they think they can win in court right now. Others may be coming as their investigation proceeds.