It matters because what "Clear and Present danger implies." It implies that the news pundits are no longer protected by free speech 1st ammendment.
They are liable for espionage. They can be fined and jailed.
SAUCE
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clear_and_present_danger
https://www.mtsu.edu/first-amendment/article/898/clear-and-present-danger-test