WaPo Hits Schiff With ‘Three Pinocchios’ Over Claim Whistleblower Has ‘Statutory Right’ to Anonymity

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During the third day of open hearings in the impeachment inquiry, House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) claimed that the whistleblower, whose complaint sparked the probe, has a “statutory right” to remain anonymous.

Schiff interrupted ranking member Devin Nunes’ (R-Calif.) line of questioning of Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman to suggest that the whistleblower has a “statutory right” to keep their identity a secret.

“The whistleblower has the right, a statutory right, to anonymity. These proceedings will not be used to out the whistleblower.”

The Washington Post’s fact-checker looked into Schiff’s claim and gave him “Three Pinocchios.”

“It’s not a right spelled out in any statute. But national security experts warn that disclosing the whistleblower’s identity could expose him to danger and retribution, and chill whistleblowing in general.” – READ MORE

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