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Whistleblower Says Trump Officials Pressured Him To Water Down Intelligence

A Homeland Security whistleblower alleged that senior officials pushed him to alter intelligence to fit political preferences, including downplaying Russian interference and white supremacist threats.

Why it matters: Intel interference

First recorded Sep 11, 2020·Meaningfully updated Sep 11, 2020

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