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A few thoughts on the #WhistleblowerComplaint, from my former #CIA and #NationalSecurity lens, and having served three Presidents, both Democrat and Republican, (without any comment on this #POTUS, the actual allegations against him, or moves on #impeachment) :
1/Being a #Whistleblower in the Intel Community is never easy, & it almost certainly will affect your future. But we swear an oath to “support and defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic”, & all Americans should be thankful to those who uphold that oath.
2/Deciding that threat comes from within and merits possibly destroying your own career and personal life to fulfill your oath to the #Constitution has to be the most difficult predicament an Intel Officer will ever face. The #whistleblower never personally wins.
3/I don’t know who the #whistleblower is, but the fact that he/she followed the strict process and didn't leak or self-aggrandize publicly makes me believe he/she was so concerned, that they felt they had no other choice. That takes true bravery, and true dedication to the oath.
4/If the #WhistleblowerComplaint proves to be political, I will be both shocked and sorely disappointed in him/her. As a CIA officer, I knew I served all Americans, regardless of party, in a non-partisan and loyal manner. For now, I believe the #Whistleblower is doing the same.
5/ As I said, #whistleblower never wins. The @nytimes just ensured that with their reckless and disgusting choice to print identifying info on the person. Shame on them.
