President Trump has fired Michael Atkinson, the inspector general for the intelligence community who handled the whistleblower complaint that triggered Trump’s impeachment.
Trump informed the Senate Intelligence Committee Friday of his decision to fire Atkinson, according to a letter obtained by the Associated Press. Trump said in the letter that it is “vital” that he has confidence in the appointees serving as inspectors general, and “that is no longer the case with regard to this inspector general.”
He did not elaborate, except to say that “It is extremely important that we promote the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of federal programs and activities,” and that inspectors general are critical to those goals.Atkinson was the first to inform Congress about an anonymous whistleblower complaint last year that described Trump’s pressure on Ukraine to investigate Democrat Joe Biden and his son. That complaint prompted a House investigation that ultimately resulted in Trump’s impeachment.
In letters to lawmakers in August and September, Atkinson said he believed the complaint was “urgent” and “credible.” But the acting director of national intelligence at the time, Joseph Maguire, said he did not believe it met the definition of “urgent,” and tried to withhold the complaint from Congress.
Trump engaging in Firing people and being Vindictive in the midst of a Pandemic, instead of focusing on supporting & supplying States with much needed Ventilators and protective material to keep American’s alive. Sad.-:))
His vengeance will be complete!
is the whistle blower still working as part of Adam Schiff's staff? why won't Schiff allow him to speak to the media? AdamSchiff
During this pandemic time so no one could pay attention
Don the Con
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