Friday, April 3, 2020

Trump firing inspector general who flagged Ukraine whistleblower complaint












The whistleblower complaint touched off a probe and testimony that 

By Ken Dilanian and Phil Helsel

President Donald Trump has informed Congress that he is removing the inspector general who flagged the Ukraine whistleblower complaint, according to a letter obtained by NBC News.
“This is to advise that I am exercising my power as President to remove from office the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community,” the Trump letter to the leaders of the House and Senate intelligence committees says.
The letter also says "it is vital that I have the fullest confidence in the appointees serving as Inspectors General. That is no longer the case with regard to this Inspector General.”

resulted in President Trump's impeachment.

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