Does he think that he can pressure Trump into giving him some sort of amnesty?
Would he really release them if someone provided them, or is this just an attempt to quash the rumors that Assange has been working with Putin to help Trump?
Why do you think Assange needs amnesty? Has he been charged with a crime by the Federal Government?
Assange worked like hell to sink Hillary Clinton because he hates America, and he wanted Clinton to enter office as weakly as possible, so that the ability of the President to project power was limited. Except now Trump is in office, so of course he’s going to do everything in his power to undermine Trump.
Expect right-wing public opinion to shift 180 degrees as the right-wing media changes their marching orders.
Tell the asshole Assange that the returns are currently available at any police station in Stockholm, Sweden. The secret password is - My name is Assange, and I’m here to get what I deserve.
He has seen off the greater danger, and can now turn his attention to the secondary monster. He has little to lose, and is now more likely to live a year more.
The world owes Snowden and Assange an enormous debt for unveiling the extent of universal surveillance.
I don’t know that he needs anything. I never meant to imply that he does. The question is what’s in his mind, not mine. He may think that the US could come after him in some way.