DNI Gabbard Referred 2019 Impeachment Figures to DOJ

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.

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Tulsi Gabbard Michael Atkinson Justice Department Office of the Director of National Intelligence

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United States

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16 avril 2026
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Gabbard sends criminal referrals to DOJ for whistleblower and watchdog who helped launch Trump's first impeachment
Gabbard sends criminal referrals to DOJ for whistleblower and watchdog who helped launch Trump's first impeachment

CBS News • 16 avr. 02h41

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has referred a whistleblower and former Inspector General Michael Atkinson to the Department of Justice for potential investigation regarding their roles in the 2019 impeachment inquiry of President Trump.

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DNI Tulsi Gabbard sends criminal referral over Trump’s 2019 impeachment to Justice Department
DNI Tulsi Gabbard sends criminal referral over Trump’s 2019 impeachment to Justice Department

CNN • 16 avr. 02h17

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has sent criminal referrals to the Justice Department concerning the whistleblower and former Inspector General involved in President Trump's 2019 impeachment.

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DNI Gabbard targets whistleblower, ex-inspector general in criminal referral
DNI Gabbard targets whistleblower, ex-inspector general in criminal referral

MS NOW • 16 avr. 00h14

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has referred former Intelligence Community Inspector General Michael Atkinson and the whistleblower involved in the 2019 impeachment of President Trump to the Department of Justice for potential criminal investigation.

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