Army's first trans officer indicted for spying for Russians

[Aries144]

Is the difference that the first one is actively participating in a activity to bring down the US government, while the second would be mainly sharing information?

Treason is "only in levying War against [the United States], or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort.". The bar for what constitutes treason is very high, specifically to prevent its misuse in politically turbulent times. I don't think Russia is currently considered an actual "enemy" legally, as we are not at war with them.

[lowprone]

FUSA is so far down the rabbit hole at this point, either shoot it or salute it !