Notable about this new complaint, Schiff had no problem disclosing the whistleblower’s name. It almost makes one wonder at the lengths he went to in order to conceal the last one. However, the complaint by former I&A Acting Under Secretary Brian Murphy fits right into Schiff’s tired narrative. Of course, Murphy is also being represented by attorney Mark Zaid, as was the original whistleblower.
In his letter accompanying the complaint, Schiff accuses DHS officials of seeking to “politicize, manipulate, and censor intelligence to benefit President Trump politically.” Of course, they are doing this by suppressing information about Russian interference in the upcoming election.
Why Schiff Is Really Mad
On July 31st, 2020, an intelligence briefing was given to the full Congress that discussed foreign powers attempting to interfere in our election. Following this briefing, members of Congress leaked classified information to the press, emphasizing Russia was working to benefit President Trump. Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Ratcliffe felt the information was being politicized against the president and ignoring the reported threats of interference by China.
In a move to limit access to classified information, DNI Ratcliffe said he would continue to brief the House and Senate Select Committees on Intelligence with written final intelligence products. The agencies will no longer be giving in-person briefings on election security and foreign interference. This change follows an astonishing number of leaks of classified information during the Trump administration. Ratcliffe has that assured all members required by law will be appropriately informed on these topics.
In his letter accompanying the complaint, Schiff accuses DHS officials of seeking to “politicize, manipulate, and censor intelligence to benefit President Trump politically.” Of course, they are doing this by suppressing information about Russian interference in the upcoming election.
Why Schiff Is Really Mad
On July 31st, 2020, an intelligence briefing was given to the full Congress that discussed foreign powers attempting to interfere in our election. Following this briefing, members of Congress leaked classified information to the press, emphasizing Russia was working to benefit President Trump. Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Ratcliffe felt the information was being politicized against the president and ignoring the reported threats of interference by China.
In a move to limit access to classified information, DNI Ratcliffe said he would continue to brief the House and Senate Select Committees on Intelligence with written final intelligence products. The agencies will no longer be giving in-person briefings on election security and foreign interference. This change follows an astonishing number of leaks of classified information during the Trump administration. Ratcliffe has that assured all members required by law will be appropriately informed on these topics.
