Maguire contradicts Trump: I think the whistleblower did the ‘right thing’

Acting Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire contradicted President Trump on Thursday, telling Congress that he believes the whistleblower who raised concerns about Trump’s interactions with Ukrainian officials did the “right thing” in a “unique and unprecedented” case.

“I think the whistleblower did the right thing,” Maguire said to House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) during public testimony, adding that they followed the whistleblower statute every step of the way.

Maguire also expressed his support of the whistleblower, deeming the complaint “credible” and “important” while stating that he does not know the identity of the individual.

View the complete September 26 article by Olivia Beavers on The Hill website here.