Sure, but something like this isn't limited to just the spy agencies. They don't have the authority to do something like this on their own. Therefore there mu

Sure, but something like this isn't limited to just the spy agencies. They don't have the authority to do something like this on their own. Therefore there must be some buy-in from people outside the intelligence communities such as MPs, members of Congress (in US), etc. Those are the groups I think GP's comment deserves an answer to.