The Whistleblower Story Kept Escaping the White House’s Grip
Trump allies attacked the whistleblower, but the complaint itself was already forcing more questions than the White House could handle. The administration’s preferred response—smear the messenger, minimize the call, and claim total vindication—was colliding with a fast-moving congressional investigation.
First recorded Sep 23, 2019·Meaningfully updated Sep 23, 2019
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The Whistleblower Story Kept Escaping the White House’s Grip
Trump allies attacked the whistleblower, but the complaint itself was already forcing more questions than the White House could handle. The administration’s preferred response—smear the messenger, minimize the call, and claim total vindication—was colliding with a fast-moving congressional investigation.
Trump allies attacked the whistleblower, but the complaint itself was already forcing more questions than the White House could handle. The administration’s preferred response—smear the messenger, minimize the call, and claim total vindication—was colliding with a fast-moving congressional investigation.
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