Whistle-Blower Figths To Remain Anonymous

A whistle-blower complaint about President Trump’s dealings with the leader of Ukraine identified corroborating witnesses. © T.J. Kirkpatrick for The New York Times

New York Times: Whistle-Blower Is Said to Allege Concerns About White House Handling of Ukraine Call

WASHINGTON — The intelligence officer who filed a whistle-blower complaint about President Trump’s interactions with the leader of Ukraine raised alarms not only about what the two men said in a phone call, but also about how the White House handled records of the conversation, according to two people briefed on the complaint.

The whistle-blower, moreover, identified multiple White House officials as witnesses to potential presidential misconduct who could corroborate the complaint, the people said — adding that the inspector general for the intelligence community, Michael Atkinson, interviewed witnesses.

Mr. Atkinson eventually concluded that there was reason to believe that the president might have illegally solicited a foreign campaign contribution — and that his potential misconduct created a national security risk, according to a newly disclosed Justice Department memo.

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WNU Editor: This whistle-blower's complaint has initiated an inquiry into the impeachment of the President of the United States .... and he/she wants to remain anonymous?!?!?! What is he/she thinking?!?!?! From the New York Times ....

.... In their first public comments, lawyers for the whistle-blower said their client hoped to remain anonymous but wanted to continue to cooperate with lawmakers conducting oversight.

When you make accusations like this while implicating others at the highest levels of government .... you have to be a fool to think that this entitles you to be anonymous. My prediction. This person's identity will be revealed in the coming days (if not sooner), and he/she does have a lot of explaining to do. The other people that this whistle-blower says are witnesses must also be named, and they must also be given the right to explain/defend their actions.