NSA officials claim loss of surveillance capability on terrorist targets after Snowden disclosures

NSA officials claim loss of surveillance capability on terrorist targets after Snowden disclosures The passage provides a specific claim by senior NSA officials that a watch list of ~1,000 foreign terrorist targets went dark after the June 2013 Snowden revelations, suggesting a loss of intelligence capability. While it names high‑level officials (Richard Ledgett, Admiral Rogers) and agencies (NSA, FBI, CIA, DIA), it lacks concrete details on specific individuals, transactions, or direct misconduct, limiting immediate investigative steps. Nonetheless, it offers a lead on potential gaps in counter‑terrorism monitoring that could be pursued through FOIA requests or interviews. Key insights: NSA deputy director Richard Ledgett cited disappearance of ~1,000 terrorist targets after June 6, 2013 Snowden disclosures.; Targets included logistics officers, bomb builders, weapons specialists, and suicide bomber recruiters.; Admiral Rogers (NSA director) confirmed loss of capability post‑Snowden in Feb 2015.