Intelligence Official To Brief Lawmakers On Whistleblower Complaint

The transcript discusses a whistleblower complaint involving President Trump's promise to a foreign leader, which led to a formal complaint by a U.S. intelligence official. Inspector General Michael Atkinson found the complaint credible and urgent. Despite being required to forward the complaint to Congress, acting DNI Joseph McGuire did not comply, citing executive branch involvement. Atkinson will brief lawmakers, and McGuire is set to testify publicly.

What prompted the U.S. intelligence official to file a whistleblower complaint?

• A public statement by a foreign leader

• A leaked document from the White House

• A report by The Washington Post

• A promise made by President Trump to a foreign leader

Who found the whistleblower complaint to be credible and urgent?

• Adam Schiff

• Michael Atkinson

• Joseph McGuire

• The Washington Post

What was Joseph McGuire's role in the whistleblower complaint process?

• He filed the complaint

• He was the foreign leader involved

• He refused to forward the complaint to Congress

• He investigated the complaint

Why did McGuire defend his decision not to share the complaint details with lawmakers?

• He believed it was a matter of national security

• He claimed it involved executive branch stakeholders

• He was not aware of the complaint

• He had already shared the details with the media

When is McGuire scheduled to testify publicly before the House Intelligence Committee?

• September 20th

• October 1st

• October 5th

• September 26th