Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/train-passenger-eavesdrops-on-former-nsa-director-michael-hayden-live-tweets-everything Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Train passenger eavesdrops on former NSA director Michael Hayden, live tweets everything Nation Oct 25, 2013 1:10 PM EDT Updated: While riding the Acela train Thursday afternoon, former Huffington Post reporter Tom Matzzie eavesdropped on former NSA director Michael Hayden’s phone conversation. And live-tweeted everything. It didn’t end there. Before Hayden got off the train, Matzzie snapped a photo with the “Steelers fan” because, why not? [View the story “Tom Matzzie eavesdrops on former NSA head Michael Hayden” on Storify] Thursday night, the Washington Post reached Hayden by phone who told them “I didn’t criticize the president…I actually said these are very difficult issues.” But until one of the reporters on the other end of Hayden’s phone call reveals details of their conversation, this remains a “he said, he said” situation. H/T Colleen Shalby We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now
Updated: While riding the Acela train Thursday afternoon, former Huffington Post reporter Tom Matzzie eavesdropped on former NSA director Michael Hayden’s phone conversation. And live-tweeted everything. It didn’t end there. Before Hayden got off the train, Matzzie snapped a photo with the “Steelers fan” because, why not? [View the story “Tom Matzzie eavesdrops on former NSA head Michael Hayden” on Storify] Thursday night, the Washington Post reached Hayden by phone who told them “I didn’t criticize the president…I actually said these are very difficult issues.” But until one of the reporters on the other end of Hayden’s phone call reveals details of their conversation, this remains a “he said, he said” situation. H/T Colleen Shalby We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now