His actions were emblematic of a short but consequential and controversial tenure as the acting director of national intelligence. The pair of actions were the final notes of Grenell's combative record since being appointed acting DNI in February. For Democrats in Congress, the twin declassifications cemented their belief that Grenell was less concerned about leading the intelligence community than helping the President. It was "without precedent," House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff said in a statement. Grenell and Warner haven't spoken since Grenell was named acting director either, which Grenell blamed on the senator in his letter Monday.

Source: CNN May 26, 2020 23:15 UTC