Karoline Leavitt on Whistleblowers, Border Policy, and Trump Administration

Whistleblower Policy and Reinstatement

• ❓ A question is raised about the current administration's stance on reinstating whistleblowers, referencing cases like Agent Garrett, Oil, and Friend.
• 🎯 The specific case of a DHS whistleblower who reported child trafficking involving cartels under Joe Biden is highlighted, noting they have not been brought back.
• 🗣️ Karoline Leavitt states that individual agency secretaries handle hiring, firing, and promotions.
• 👍 The president commends individuals who speak truth against malpractice, particularly from the previous administration.
• 📈 Two whistleblowers at the Treasury Department who reported Hunter Biden's tax fraud case have been promoted by Secretary Bessant.

Handling Leaks and Classified Information

• ⚠️ Leaks of classified information to the media that put troops and law enforcement in harm's way will not be tolerated.
• ✅ Conversely, those seeking to protect the truth will be commended and applauded.

Border Policy and DOJ Actions

• 🚨 Concerns are voiced about the DOJ floating the idea of subpoenaing journalists to access whistleblowers, especially given the previous administration's treatment of them.
• 🚫 It's noted that many whistleblowers from the last administration, though still employed, have not received back pay or been fully reinstated.