DNI Gabbard Referred 2019 Impeachment Figures to DOJ
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard referred former Intelligence Community Inspector General Michael Atkinson and the whistleblower involved in the 2019 impeachment inquiry of President Trump to the Department of Justice for potential criminal investigation. The referrals allege misconduct related to their roles in the impeachment process.
Following these referrals, the Justice Department was tasked with investigating the whistleblower and Atkinson's actions during the impeachment inquiry. This development highlights ongoing scrutiny of the procedures and individuals involved in the 2019 impeachment of President Trump within the United States intelligence and justice systems.
Actors
Tulsi Gabbard
Michael Atkinson
Justice Department
Office of the Director of National Intelligence
Locations
United States
