Julian Assange refuses to agree to US extradition at court hearing

The transcript discusses the investigation into WikiLeaks, initiated by the Obama administration and continued by the Trump administration. It clarifies that the case is not about hacking but about journalistic practices, such as communicating with sources and protecting their identities. The prosecution of Julian Assange could have a chilling effect on investigative journalism worldwide.

What was the role of the Trump administration in the investigation?

What impact could the prosecution of Assange have on investigative journalism?