WASHINGTON (WCMH) — US intelligence has collected information that Russia is considering turning over Edward Snowden as a “gift” to President Donald Trump, NBC News reports.

President Trump has previously called Snowden a “spy” and “traitor” who deserves to be executed.

The information was provided to NBC News by a senior US official who has analyzed a series of highly sensitive intelligence reports detailing Russian deliberations. Turning over Snowden would be a way of ‘currying favor’ with Trump.

Snowden’s lawyer, Ben Wizner told NBC News that he is unaware of any plans to send Snowden back to the United States.Tap here to read more