Regarding the IG...

[choie]

can somebody please explain to me why Trump is able to prevent him from releasing information on the whistle blower and his accusations to the congress? I don't get it...isn't the IG - any IG - supposed to be independent? How is the person who is the subject of the whistle blower's accusations allowed to do this?

[hlthe2b]

1. The law is very specific; IG evaluates and submits to DNI, who, per the law "SHALL" submit to

Congress. There is not a legal path for the IG to do so unless authorized by the DNI.

Ridiculous, but that's where we are.

The law is very specific because it is meant to protect national intelligence.

[emmaverybo]

3. Thanks for clarification.

[choie]

4. Thanks for that hlthe2b...

okay, so it's the DNI who SHALL report to Congress, but he refuses to do so because they consulted with the DOJ who ordered him not to comply with the law?

[hlthe2b]

5. Basically. There is nothing in the law that directs DNI to inform DOJ or the WH & it was absolutely

inappropriate (albeit "ass-covering" ) that he did so. As was discussed by a former IG under GWBush with Lawrence last night, this acting DNI is a 36 year military veteran and likely still confuses "chain of command" responsibilities with his civilian requirement to the constitution. This only underscores the abuse of power that this WH and DOJ under Barr engages in on a minute-by-minute basis.

[dhol82]

2. I think he is controlled by the DOJ.

Ergo.......