It sounds like a threat that can be somewhat sort of denied: if Trump continues this, some disgruntled employees could give/sell secrets.
Yes, exactly. It’s a sort of veiled threat. Just as nasty, but they can get away with it because they are “concerned” and insinuate guilt supposedly lies with Trump for “risking” such a thing. Had they said what Jesse said they did, it would be obvious blackmail and treason.