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Government Corruption

NSA Watchdog to review NSA... following Tucker Carlson's spy claims

2021-08-11

WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Security Agency’s internal watchdog said Tuesday it would investigate allegations that the agency "improperly targeted the communications of a member of the U.S. news media" following Fox News host Tucker Carlson’s claims that the NSA tried to shut down his show.

The announcement puts the NSA’s inspector general at the center of a politically volatile issue. Conservatives have for weeks demanded an investigation into Carlson’s claim that a major U.S. spy agency targeted his show, an allegation for which he has provided no evidence.

According to a statement, the review by Inspector General Robert Storch will examine NSA’s "compliance with applicable legal authorities" and the agency’s own policies on collecting and sharing information it collects. The inspector general will also examine whether any of the agency’s actions were based on "improper considerations."

The inspector general’s office can open an investigation on its own or in response to a request from lawmakers or others who have reported alleged wrongdoing.

"This will clear the air," said Glenn Gerstell, who served as NSA’s general counsel from 2015 to 2020 and worked closely with Storch. "I think it’s entirely appropriate for the inspector general to take a look at any allegations and, in this case, put them to rest."

Carlson initially claimed in late June that the NSA was "monitoring our electronic communications and is planning to leak them in an attempt to take this show off the air." He said an unnamed whistleblower had contacted his show with details about a possible story that he said could only have come from reading his text messages and emails.

Posted by:Besoeker

#2 "I think it’s entirely appropriate for the inspector general to take a look at any allegations and, in this case, put them to rest."
In other words, we know there's nothing here and will investigate ourselves and tell you again.

Posted by: Glenmore 2021-08-11 11:08

#1 "I think it’s entirely appropriate for the inspector general to take a look at any allegations and, in this case, put them to rest."

"We will investigate thoroughly and come to the correct conclusion."
I feel better knowing that top men are on this.

Posted by: SteveS 2021-08-11 11:07

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