Current Events > Trump fires Intelligence Community IG Michael Atkinson

Topic List	Page List: 1
Bio1590 04/04/20 1:12:18 AM #1:	https://thehill.com/policy/national-security/491140-trump-fires-intelligence-community-inspector-general-says-he-no Atkinson of course is known for alerting Congress to the whistleblower complaint that led to Trump's impeachment. President Trump has fired the inspector general for the intelligence community, saying he no longer has confidence in the key government watchdog. Mitchael Atkinson, who had served as the intelligence community inspector general since May 2018, was the first to alert Congress last year of an urgent whistleblower complaint he obtained from an intelligence official regarding Trumps dealings with Ukraine. His firing will take effect 30 days from Friday, the day Trump sent a notice informing Congress of Atkinson's dismissal. This is to advise that I am exercising my power as President to remove from office the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community, effective 30 days from today, Trump wrote to the chairs and ranking members of the House and Senate Intelligence committees in a letter obtained by The Hill. As is the case with regard to other positions where I, as president, have the power of appointment, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, it is vital that I have the fullest confidence in the appointees serving as Inspectors General, he added. That is no longer the case with regard to this Inspector General. Trump said he will submit to the Senate his nominee to replace Atkinson at a later date. Democrats were swift in their condemnation of the firing, saying Trump was retaliating against Atkinson for raising the whistleblower complaint that ultimately led to scrutiny over the presidents dealings with Ukraine, the focal point of the Houses impeachment investigation. President Trumps decision to fire Intelligence Community Inspector General Michael Atkinson is yet another blatant attempt by the President to gut the independence of the Intelligence Community and retaliate against those who dare to expose presidential wrongdoing, said Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee and a vocal Trump detractor. In the midst of a national emergency, it is unconscionable that the President is once again attempting to undermine the integrity of the intelligence community by firing yet another an intelligence official simply for doing his job," added Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.), the vice chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee. "The work of the intelligence community has never been about loyalty to a single individual; its about keeping us all safe from those who wish to do our country harm." Trump railed against Congresss impeachment proceedings for months, claiming he was the victim of a witch hunt and denying claims that he pressured Ukraine to investigate his political rivals. Atkinson came out against then-acting Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguires decision to withhold the whistleblower complaint from Congress, pitting him against the White Houses desire to keep the complaint out of the hands of congressional investigators. Trump nominated Atkinson for his role in 2017 after he had served 16 years at the Justice Department. One of the focuses of his job was to probe activities falling under the purview of the Director of National Intelligence and reviewing whistleblower complaints from within the intelligence community. Just totally normal things. --- https://imgur.com/bbRWLI8 https:/i.imgur.com/S1m3po4.jpg https://imgur.com/A0BErSV https://imgur.com/7fCcfko <cite>Bio1590 posted [p:936747791] in Trump fire... [t:78540453]...</cite> <quote>https://thehill.com/policy/national-security/491140-trump-fires-intelligence-community-inspector-general-says-he-no Atkinson of course is known for alerting Congress to the whistleblower complaint that led to Trump's impeachment. <quote> President Trump has fired the inspector general for the intelligence community, saying he no longer has confidence in the key government watchdog. Mitchael Atkinson, who had served as the intelligence community inspector general since May 2018, was the first to alert Congress last year of an urgent whistleblower complaint he obtained from an intelligence official regarding Trumps dealings with Ukraine. His firing will take effect 30 days from Friday, the day Trump sent a notice informing Congress of Atkinson's dismissal. This is to advise that I am exercising my power as President to remove from office the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community, effective 30 days from today, Trump wrote to the chairs and ranking members of the House and Senate Intelligence committees in a letter obtained by The Hill. As is the case with regard to other positions where I, as president, have the power of appointment, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, it is vital that I have the fullest confidence in the appointees serving as Inspectors General, he added. That is no longer the case with regard to this Inspector General. Trump said he will submit to the Senate his nominee to replace Atkinson at a later date. Democrats were swift in their condemnation of the firing, saying Trump was retaliating against Atkinson for raising the whistleblower complaint that ultimately led to scrutiny over the presidents dealings with Ukraine, the focal point of the Houses impeachment investigation. President Trumps decision to fire Intelligence Community Inspector General Michael Atkinson is yet another blatant attempt by the President to gut the independence of the Intelligence Community and retaliate against those who dare to expose presidential wrongdoing, said Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee and a vocal Trump detractor. In the midst of a national emergency, it is unconscionable that the President is once again attempting to undermine the integrity of the intelligence community by firing yet another an intelligence official simply for doing his job," added Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.), the vice chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee. "The work of the intelligence community has never been about loyalty to a single individual; its about keeping us all safe from those who wish to do our country harm." Trump railed against Congresss impeachment proceedings for months, claiming he was the victim of a witch hunt and denying claims that he pressured Ukraine to investigate his political rivals. Atkinson came out against then-acting Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguires decision to withhold the whistleblower complaint from Congress, pitting him against the White Houses desire to keep the complaint out of the hands of congressional investigators. Trump nominated Atkinson for his role in 2017 after he had served 16 years at the Justice Department. One of the focuses of his job was to probe activities falling under the purview of the Director of National Intelligence and reviewing whistleblower complaints from within the intelligence community.</quote> Just totally normal things.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Maze_ 04/04/20 1:14:28 AM #2:	The best people --- When the going gets tough, the tough go have a little cry in the corner. "Your mustache is crooked" ~ R.I.P Randy Savage. <cite>Maze_ posted [p:936747862] in Trump fire... [t:78540453]...</cite> <quote>The best people </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Strider102 04/04/20 1:15:37 AM #3:	I kinda want to see him fire everyone. --- Last Cloudia ID: 188850453 <cite>Strider102 posted [p:936747895] in Trump fire... [t:78540453]...</cite> <quote>I kinda want to see him fire everyone. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
thronedfire2 04/04/20 1:15:53 AM #4:	there's no way he wrote that letter himself --- I could see you, but I couldn't hear you You were holding your hat in the breeze Turning away from me In this moment you were stolen... <cite>thronedfire2 posted [p:936747911] in Trump fire... [t:78540453]...</cite> <quote>there's no way he wrote that letter himself </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CableZL 04/04/20 1:15:59 AM #5:	I'm way behind on the spreadsheet --- https://i.imgtc.com/d9Fc4Qq.gif https://i.imgtc.com/BKHTxYq.gif https://i.imgtc.com/vYYIuDx.jpg <cite>CableZL posted [p:936747914] in Trump fire... [t:78540453]...</cite> <quote>I'm way behind on the spreadsheet </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
008Zulu 04/04/20 1:20:36 AM #6:	$10 says he nominates his son, Eric. --- Some people say I'm not patient. To them I say "Fine. I'll give you a 10 second head start then." <cite>008Zulu posted [p:936748068] in Trump fire... [t:78540453]...</cite> <quote>$10 says he nominates his son, Eric. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
pegusus123456 04/04/20 1:31:12 AM #7:	Taking advantage of coronavirus coverage to hopefully bury this in news. --- https://imgur.com/Er6TT https://imgur.com/Er6TT https://imgur.com/Er6TT So? I deeded to some gay porn. It doesn't mean anything. - Patty_Fleur <cite>pegusus123456 posted [p:936748407] in Trump fire... [t:78540453]...</cite> <quote>Taking advantage of coronavirus coverage to hopefully bury this in news. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AwesomeFawful 04/04/20 1:32:25 AM #8:	thronedfire2 posted... there's no way he wrote that letter himself Probably a copy-paste. --- On my business card, I am a corporate president. In my mind, I am a game developer. But in my heart, I am a gamer. ~Satoru Iwata <cite>AwesomeFawful posted [p:936748451] in Trump fire... [t:78540453]...</cite> <quote>thronedfire2 posted... </cite> <quote>there's no way he wrote that letter himself</quote>Probably a copy-paste. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jagr_68 04/04/20 1:32:43 AM #9:	008Zulu posted... $10 says he nominates his son, Eric. You're on, old chum! --- New York Rangers [2004-2008] https://media.giphy.com/media/WvQHBYW0q4TuxdAg61/giphy.gif https://psnprofiles.com/Jaromiroquai68 <cite>Jagr_68 posted [p:936748460] in Trump fire... [t:78540453]...</cite> <quote>008Zulu posted... </cite> <quote>$10 says he nominates his son, Eric.</quote> You're on, old chum! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bio1590 04/04/20 1:37:23 AM #10:	pegusus123456 posted... Taking advantage of coronavirus coverage to hopefully bury this in news. I mean you don't need to rely on coronavirus coverage to do that when you fire the guy at 11 pm on a Friday night. --- https://imgur.com/bbRWLI8 https:/i.imgur.com/S1m3po4.jpg https://imgur.com/A0BErSV https://imgur.com/7fCcfko <cite>Bio1590 posted [p:936748603] in Trump fire... [t:78540453]...</cite> <quote>pegusus123456 posted...</cite> <quote>Taking advantage of coronavirus coverage to hopefully bury this in news. </quote> I mean you don't need to rely on coronavirus coverage to do that when you fire the guy at 11 pm on a Friday night.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Delirious_Beard 04/04/20 1:38:02 AM #11:	it was the best of people it was the worst of people --- https://imgur.com/HUHxlFl You act like I don't know my own way home <cite>Delirious_Beard posted [p:936748616] in Trump fire... [t:78540453]...</cite> <quote>it was the best of people it was the worst of people </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
HiddenRoar 04/04/20 1:40:17 AM #12:	Not as if he was appointed by a different president. Being appointed by Trump, I'm indifferent to him being removed by Trump. <cite>HiddenRoar posted [p:936748691] in Trump fire... [t:78540453]...</cite> <quote>Not as if he was appointed by a different president. Being appointed by Trump, I'm indifferent to him being removed by Trump. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Machete 04/04/20 1:43:35 AM #13:	donald needs to just fuck off and disappear somewhere and leave America alone instead of fucking it up every single day <cite>Machete posted [p:936748814] in Trump fire... [t:78540453]...</cite> <quote>donald needs to just fuck off and disappear somewhere and leave America alone instead of fucking it up every single day </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bio1590 04/04/20 2:00:48 AM #14:	HiddenRoar posted... Not as if he was appointed by a different president. Being appointed by Trump, I'm indifferent to him being removed by Trump. Bio1590 posted... Atkinson of course is known for alerting Congress to the whistleblower complaint that led to Trump's impeachment. Idk why you'd admit to being indifferent towards such blatant corruption, but okay. --- https://imgur.com/bbRWLI8 https:/i.imgur.com/S1m3po4.jpg https://imgur.com/A0BErSV https://imgur.com/7fCcfko <cite>Bio1590 posted [p:936749286] in Trump fire... [t:78540453]...</cite> <quote>HiddenRoar posted...</cite> <quote>Not as if he was appointed by a different president. Being appointed by Trump, I'm indifferent to him being removed by Trump. </quote> Bio1590 posted...</cite> <quote>Atkinson of course is known for alerting Congress to the whistleblower complaint that led to Trump's impeachment.</quote> Idk why you'd admit to being indifferent towards such blatant corruption, but okay.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CrazyandLazy 04/04/20 2:02:28 AM #15:	This country is a dumpster fire waiting to happen anyways. <cite>CrazyandLazy posted [p:936749325] in Trump fire... [t:78540453]...</cite> <quote>This country is a dumpster fire waiting to happen anyways. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CADE FOSTER 04/04/20 4:44:10 PM #16:	This country is a corrupt 3rd world shit hole under trump <cite>CADE FOSTER posted [p:936778709] in Trump fire... [t:78540453]...</cite> <quote>This country is a corrupt 3rd world shit hole under trump</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Topic List	Page List: 1

Current Events > Trump fires Intelligence Community IG Michael Atkinson (+) Yeah! (+)

Current Events > Trump fires Intelligence Community IG Michael Atkinson