"Discord leaks spark investigation into classified document leaks and admiration for alleged leaker."

A member of the small online community where a Massachusetts Air National Guard member is accused of leaking hundreds of classified U.S. intelligence documents told ABC News that he looked up to the airman, calling him "very smart, and always was [one] step ahead of everyone." The user, who goes by the name Vahki, said he had been a member of the server for four to five years, and that Teixeira was admired within the group of 25 people. Vahki said his motivation for speaking with ABC News was to clear up misconceptions around Teixeira, namely, according to Vahki, that the accused leaker is a racist.