Trump, asked on Monday if he knows the person’s identity, told reporters that the White House is “trying to find out.”
He doubled down in a tweet on Tuesday, reiterating that he wants to meet the whistleblower.
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“Why aren’t we entitled to interview & learn everything about the Whistleblower, and also the person who gave all of the false information to him,” he tweeted.
Trump’s rhetoric has sparked fierce backlash from congressional Democrats, who argue that he’s trying to intimidate the whistleblower and potentially prevent other individuals from coming forward.
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