Whistleblower Will Testify Before Congress, But Lawyers Fear For His Safety

“We expect this situation to worsen,” wrote an attorney for the whistleblower.

“the events of the past week”⁠—including President Trump’s rhetoric⁠—raised “serious concerns” for “our client’s personal safety.”to acting director of national intelligence Joseph Maguire that Trump’s demands to identify the person who gave information to the whistleblower “does nothing to assuage our concerns.”the person who informed the whistleblower was “close to a spy” and that “in the old days” spies were treated “a little differently.

”Bakaj’s letter also mentioned a $50,000 bounty put out for the whistleblower’s identity, adding to concerns the whistleblower could be in more danger. “We expect this situation to worsen,” wrote Bakaj.When exactly the whistleblower will testify. Schiff said the House intelligence committee is waiting for a security clearance from Maguire.

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