Tulsi Gabbard's office alleges misconduct in 2019 whistleblower complaint that led to Trump's impeachment
Washington Today
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence, led by Tulsi Gabbard, has referred former Intelligence Community Inspector General Michael Atkinson and the anonymous whistleblower behind the 2019 Trump impeachment to the Department of Justice for potential criminal prosecution. Gabbard's office claims Atkinson failed to properly vet the whistleblower's complaint and that the whistleblower colluded with Democratic lawmakers.
This referral represents an escalation in the ongoing political battle over the 2019 Trump impeachment, with Gabbard's office alleging misconduct by key figures involved in the process. It could lead to criminal charges and further inflame partisan tensions around the events that led to Trump's impeachment.
According to the report, Gabbard's office found that Atkinson seemingly ignored evidence suggesting the whistleblower was biased against Trump when he forwarded the complaint to Congress. The referrals cite 'possible criminal activity' related to Atkinson's discussions and briefings with the House Intelligence Committee in 2019. Gabbard has also released newly declassified documents that she claims show the 'flimsy work, biased evidence and lack of firsthand accounts' used to advance Trump's impeachment.
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