Trump's Demand to Unmask Whistle-Blower Roils Impeachment Inquiry
- Whistle-blower’s sources of information may get scrutinized
- Some worry that scrutiny will deter others from coming forward
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President Donald Trump and his Republican allies are dialing up pressure to unmask the Ukraine whistle-blower in a breathtaking departure from how allegations of corruption and waste have been handled by both parties for years.
The push to identify the anonymous intelligence official risks deterring future whistle-blowers from coming forward -- particularly in the House Democrats’ current impeachment inquiry -- even as lawyers for the official are negotiating with House and Senate committees over an appearance for closed-door interviews.