Overview
- Inspector General Christopher Fox told congressional leaders he received final approval on Jan. 30 to provide the complaint and began hand-delivering copies to the Gang of Eight under a no-notes, read-and-return procedure.
- The watchdog found the allegation that Tulsi Gabbard limited distribution of classified material for political purposes did not appear credible, and said a separate claim about a legal office failing to report a potential crime could not be assessed.
- The inspector general’s office said some senior lawmakers and staff started reviewing the document this week, with remaining leaders scheduled for in-person briefings and access.
- The complaint is reported to involve another federal agency and potential executive-privilege issues, and officials warn broader disclosure could cause grave damage to national security.
- Attorney Andrew Bakaj accuses Gabbard’s office of improper delay and failing to enable transmission to Congress, while ODNI denies wrongdoing and says guidance was provided and the complaint is now before the intelligence committees.