The Federal Bureau of Investigation contacted the lawyers of the unidentified whistleblower to ask for an interview about the complaint filed with the Intelligence Community Inspector General watchdog, the source told Reuters on Wednesday. The FBI received a referral from the intelligence watchdog about the contents of the complaint, according to U.S. media reports. Department of Justice attorneys reviewed the complaint and decided not to investigate the matter as a campaign finance violation by Trump, officials said. The whistleblower’s complaint was submitted to the Inspector General in early August. Trump’s fellow-Republican supporters have demanded that the whistleblower testify before Congress but Democratic lawmakers want the person’s identity protected.

Source: National Post November 20, 2019 21:45 UTC