Trump Reportedly Talked About Firing Intelligence Community IG

The transcript discusses the firing of Inspector General Michael Atkinson, who deemed a whistleblower's complaint about President Trump's interactions with Ukraine credible. The complaint was reported to Congress, leading to Trump's consideration of dismissing Atkinson. Although Trump reportedly vented about firing Atkinson, he wanted him to testify in the House impeachment inquiry. Atkinson answered questions in a closed-door deposition with the House Intelligence Committee.

Who was responsible for deeming the whistleblower's complaint credible?

• Michael Atkinson

• President Trump

• The House Intelligence Committee

• The New York Times

What was the nature of the complaint that Atkinson deemed credible?

• A military operation

• A domestic policy issue

• A whistleblower's complaint about interactions with Ukraine

• A financial scandal

When did President Trump first consider dismissing Atkinson?

• In September

• In August

• In November

• In October

What did President Trump want Atkinson to do as part of the impeachment inquiry?

• Resign from his position

• Publicly testify

• Meet with the Ukrainian counterpart

• Write a report

How did Atkinson participate in the House impeachment inquiry?

• He wrote a letter

• He answered questions in a closed-door deposition

• He refused to participate

• He gave a public speech