In ‘Dead of Night’ Firing, Trump Removes Intel Community Watchdog Who Informed Congress About Ukraine Phone Call

Late Friday night, Donald Trump fired the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community Michael Atkinson, the watchdog who informed Congress of the whistleblower complaint that led to the president’s impeachment by the U.S. House. Politico reports: “Trump said in the letter that he ‘no longer’ has the fullest confidence in Atkinson. “’As is the case with regard … Continue reading In ‘Dead of Night’ Firing, Trump Removes Intel Community Watchdog Who Informed Congress About Ukraine Phone Call