White House Firing of Top Whistleblower Protection Official “Irresponsible and Dangerous” According to National Whistleblower Center

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White House Firing of Top Whistleblower Protection Official “Irresponsible and Dangerous” According to National Whistleblower Center

In an unprecedented decision, the White House terminated U.S. Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger. Dellinger was the director of the Office of Special Counsel, an independent agency whose mission is to protect whistleblowers. - - Unlike Inspector Generals, the Special Counsel may only be removed for allegations of “inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office.” In their brief notice, the White House raised none of these issues. Dellinge…