The Equation

Using a NY Times reporter to plant gossip and rumor of weapons of mass destruction and then regurgitating such reports as independent sources of verification so you can get your war on...

Outstanding public service.

Using the same NY Times reporter to expose an undercover CIA Agent and ultimately the "front" business used to conduct undercover operations...

Good hardball politics.

Having the NY Times report on a "secret" program that you've talked about before in public as an example of your agressive policy...

Why that's TREASON!

UPDATE: I think Kingweasil in comments may be right. Something bigger is coming down and the screaming is all about trying to intimidate or undercut the Times or some other outlet before it comes to light.