In the United States treason has a specific definition, defined in the constitution, Article 3: Section 3
Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort. No Person shall be convicted of Treason unless on the Testimony of two Witnesses to the same overt Act, or on Confession in open Court.
So let's look at it. He did not levy War against the US. He did not adhere to the terrorists or give them aid or comfort; he specifically took the plutonium from them.
And, since it did not happen during a war treason cannot be committed. You might make a case for espionage, but espionage is not treason.
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