Comment by signatoremo

> There is no such thing as good or trustworthy actors when it comes to state affairs. Each and every one attempt to spy on the others. Perhaps US have more resources to do so than some others.

Perhaps is doing a lot of work here. They do, and they are. That is what the Snowden leaks proved.

> You really have no evidence to back up your assertion, because you’d have to be an insider.

I don't, because the possibility alone warrants the additional caution.