Maguire Tells Congress Whistleblower Matter Is 'Totally Unprecedented'

The transcript discusses the whistleblower complaint against the president, focusing on Joseph McGuire's actions and legal considerations. McGuire sought guidance from the White House and DOJ, despite the complaint implicating them. He defended his decision not to immediately turn over the complaint to Congress, citing legal standards. The president criticized the whistleblower, and Republicans expressed mixed reactions, with some framing it as a political attack. The Intelligence Committee aims to meet with the whistleblower, addressing security clearance issues.

What was Joseph McGuire's initial action upon receiving the whistleblower complaint?

• He immediately turned it over to Congress.

• He leaked it to the media.

• He consulted with the White House and DOJ.

• He ignored the complaint.

Why did McGuire defend his decision not to turn over the complaint to Congress within seven days?

• He was directed by the president.

• He was waiting for more evidence.

• He believed it was not an urgent concern.

• He lost the complaint.

What was the president's reported reaction to the whistleblower?

• He offered to meet with the whistleblower.

• He criticized the whistleblower and called the sources spies.

• He ignored the whistleblower.

• He praised the whistleblower's courage.

How did some Republicans frame the whistleblower complaint?

• As a legitimate concern.

• As part of a continued witch hunt against the president.

• As a non-issue.

• As a misunderstanding.

What is the Intelligence Committee planning to do regarding the whistleblower?

• Meet with the whistleblower.

• Dismiss the complaint.

• Publicly reveal the whistleblower's identity.

• Ignore the complaint.