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Trump’s communications with foreign leader are part of whistleblower complaint
Posted by Decatur on 9/18/19 at 9:30 pm8112
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The whistleblower complaint that has triggered a tense showdown between the U.S. intelligence community and Congress involves President Trump’s communications with a foreign leader, according to two former U.S. officials familiar with the matter.
Trump’s interaction with the foreign leader included a “promise” that was regarded as so troubling that it prompted an official in the U.S. intelligence community to file a formal whistleblower complaint with the inspector general for the intelligence community, said the officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly.
It was not immediately clear which foreign leader Trump was speaking with or what he pledged to deliver, but his direct involvement in the matter has not been previously disclosed. It raises new questions about the president’s handling of sensitive information and may further strain his relationship with U.S. spy agencies. One former official said the communication was a phone call.
The White House did not respond to requests for comment. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence and a lawyer representing the whistleblower declined to comment.
Intelligence Community Inspector General Michael Atkinson determined that the complaint was credible and troubling enough to be considered a matter of “urgent concern,” a legal threshold that requires notification of congressional oversight committees.
But acting director of national intelligence Joseph Maguire has refused to share details about Trump’s alleged transgression with lawmakers, touching off a legal and political dispute that has spilled into public and prompted speculation that the spy chief is improperly protecting the president.
The dispute is expected to escalate Thursday when Atkinson is scheduled to appear before the House Intelligence Committee in a classified session closed to the public. The hearing is the latest move by committee Chairman Adam B. Schiff (D-Calif.) to compel U.S. intelligence officials to disclose the full details of the whistleblower complaint to Congress.
Maguire has agreed to testify before the committee next week, according to a statement by Schiff. He declined to comment for this story.
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This post was edited on 9/18 at 9:31 pm
re: Trump’s communications with foreign leader are part of whistleblower complaintPosted by The Pirate King on 9/18/19 at 9:32 pm to Decatur
TLDR, did downvote tho
I’m glad you are still allowed to post.
shite like this with no name sources and the same intell community that did russia gage. Hope you continue to hold on to hope.
shite like this with no name sources and the same intell community that did russia gage. Hope you continue to hold on to hope.
re: Trump’s communications with foreign leader are part of whistleblower complaintPosted by SlapahoeTribe on 9/18/19 at 9:32 pm to Decatur
Aren’t you tired of eating all these nothing burgers by now?
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Trump’s interaction with the foreign leader included a “promise” that was regarded as so troubling that it prompted an official in the U.S. intelligence community to file a formal whistleblower complaint with the inspector general for the intelligence community, said the officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly.
Oh i bet
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One former official said the communication was a phone call.
Stupid question but has the surveillance society reached the point where even presidents are being recorded?
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Stupid question but has the surveillance society reached the point where even presidents are being recorded?
Well when he was running for President, his entire campaign was spied on
So umm yea
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And yet, Decatur, you have denied TWICE in the past few days that you ever started a single thread regarding Mueller laying down the hammer on Trump. #Shame
No Mueller threads, but this is different? SURE.
re: Trump’s communications with foreign leader are part of whistleblower complaintPosted by GetBackToWork on 9/18/19 at 9:35 pm to Decatur
Can you imagine if Trump gave Iran billions in cash to calm down a bit? Oh wait, never mind.
re: Trump’s communications with foreign leader are part of whistleblower complaintPosted by Godfather1 on 9/18/19 at 9:38 pm to Decatur
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Trump’s interaction with the foreign leader included a “promise” that was regarded as so troubling
“Tell Vlad I’ll have more flexibility after the election.”
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Atkinson is scheduled to appear before the House Intelligence Committee in a classified session closed to the public
Over/under for minutes before the secret testimony is leaked after he's done is 10 minutes.
Taking the under.
So you're telling us that Trump is likely approaching such matters in a new and different way than that of his predecessors?
Also that someone in D.C. is "whistleblowing" that he's done something bad??
No way, Jose.
Also that someone in D.C. is "whistleblowing" that he's done something bad??
No way, Jose.
This post was edited on 9/18 at 9:39 pm
re: Trump’s communications with foreign leader are part of whistleblower complaintPosted by Y.A. Tittle on 9/18/19 at 9:40 pm to Decatur
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Decatur
Obviously don't have any more details for the moment. This story has been percolating for a few days now. There was some indication that it could involve some claims of presidential privilege but I didn't expect this.
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