The ultimate justification for spying on politicians is under the guise of counterintelligence. Have to make sure they're not under the influence of foreign pow

The ultimate justification for spying on politicians is under the guise of counterintelligence. Have to make sure they're not under the influence of foreign powers, or leaking classified information. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Harman#2009_wiretap.2FAIPAC_allegations https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Harman#2009_wiretap.2FAIP... Of course, sometimes it's just easier to poorly fabricate supposedly-intercepted communications, do the political damage, and then refuse to divulge any evidence citing either classification grounds or the absence of an investigation.