White House Knew of Whistle-Blower's Allegations Soon After Trump's Call With Ukraine Leader
Source: New York Times
WASHINGTON The White House learned that a C.I.A. officer had lodged allegations against President Trumps dealings with Ukraine even as the officers whistle-blower complaint was moving through a process meant to protect him against reprisals, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday.
The officer first shared information about potential abuse of power and a White House cover-up with the C.I.A.s top lawyer through an anonymous process, some of the people said. She shared the officers concerns with White House and Justice Department officials, following policy. Around the same time, he also separately filed the whistle-blower complaint.
The revelations provide new insight about how the officers allegations moved through the bureaucracy of government. The Trump administrations handling of the explosive accusations is certain to be scrutinized in the coming days and weeks, particularly by lawmakers weighing the impeachment of the president.
Lawyers for the whistle-blower refused to confirm that he worked for the C.I.A. and said that publishing information about him was dangerous.
Read more: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/26/us/politics/who-is-whistleblower.html
So this whole "boycott the New York Times" ranting is pointless...
BigmanPigman
(51,565 posts)I knew it would already the here on DU!
GulfCoast66
(11,949 posts)This really is Stupid Watergate!
Bernardo de La Paz
(48,955 posts)That's $400,000,000 of taxpayer money. About $1.25 for every child, woman, and man in the country. About $3 for every taxpaying family unit.
That money has to be spent by Sept. 30, which seems like it will likely be spent on crap in a hurry.
lagomorph777
(30,613 posts)Acquisitions are a very involved process at that level.
And that's all part of Turd's plan to screw Ukraine.
RandySF
(58,464 posts)DeminPennswoods
(15,265 posts)Barr was briefed when the complaint came through anonymous channels, so he's known for awhile.
Chemisse
(30,803 posts)Maybe that's when intimidation began. He probably thought he could stop the process with mob-like threats.
Bernardo de La Paz
(48,955 posts)I don't do videos much so I haven't watched this, but it is apparently from 6 hours ago & MSNBC:
Trump's long, bizarre history of accusing people of treason
https://www.msnbc.com/11th-hour/watch/trump-s-long-bizarre-history-of-accusing-people-of-treason-70044229763
Chemisse
(30,803 posts)CabalPowered
(12,690 posts)It seemed odd at the time but now ... I wonder if they were out to unmask the WB as soon as they hear of the complaint.
https://www.thedailybeast.com/white-house-asks-for-list-of-top-intel-officials-amid-intelligence-shakeup
Chemisse
(30,803 posts)I think we may hear of some even more damning conversations if Congress can get access to the tapes that are in the secret server location.
lagomorph777
(30,613 posts)So it's imperative that we do so!