This is just another distraction.
Yes, I believe you are right. But, this is a distraction with potentially deadly consequences. The very people that have been central in our ability (and success) in preventing another spectacular attack are now targets of a criminal investigation.
Obama is playing politics with the the safety of Americans, both at home and abroad - not to mention the safety of our American fighting men and women. I hope the American public comes to their senses before it's too late.
This “distraction” amounts to shooting one’s self in the foot in order to distract from the gaping hole already in the other foot.