Another Example of FBI Retaliation

Two Congressional Democrats and one Republican Senator are calling on the FBI to investigate suspected retaliation against an agent whistleblower who testified before Congress in May. In his testimony, the agent, Mr. Bassam Youssef, discussed FBI staffing shortages and managerial inexperience, and their impact on effective counterterrorism strategy. Just two days after Mr. Youssef testified, he was anonymously accused of violating various FBI rules and regulations. In a letter to FBI Assistant Director of Public Affairs John Miller, the lawmakers expressed support for Mr. Youssef. From the Washington Times:

"Youssef courageously provided information to the subcommittee about deficiencies in the FBI´s counterterrorism programs, despite his awareness of the FBI´s tendency to retaliate against those who speak out about problems in the FBI," the lawmakers said in the letter to Mr. Mueller.