cthia wrote:Does that include sharing them with the enemy?
I suddenly understand why the President is not given the real 411 on Area 51. He might elect to share Apollo-level secrets with the world, thus, with the enemy.
Plausible deniability.
And of course, the bit about "If I tell you I have to kill you" sort of thing.
Yes, the President can chose to share; even with an enemy. He is the Head of Government and State.
Why do you think the President does not what is going on at Area 51? If he does not know, it is only because he chose not to ask.
"Plausible deniability" is not relevant; lying to the President is a firing offense. I hope you are not suggesting that there is anyone who thinks they have the power and authority to kill the President because he wants to know what is going on in his government.