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FBI Defends Whistleblowers Amid Massie's Retaliation Claims

11/14/2025

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FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino criticized Rep. Thomas Massie for alleging the bureau targeted a whistleblower and said the FBI supports whistleblowers while condemning misleading media reports.
Massie shared a letter from a whistleblower's attorney alleging retaliation by the FBI.
The FBI described the pipe bombs as potentially viable and capable of causing harm.
The FBI offers up to $500,000 for information leading to the suspect's identification and arrest.

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FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino criticized Rep. Thomas Massie for alleging the bureau targeted a whistleblower and said the FBI supports whistleblowers while condemning misleading media reports.
Massie shared a letter from a whistleblower's attorney alleging retaliation by the FBI.
The FBI described the pipe bombs as potentially viable and capable of causing harm.
The FBI offers up to $500,000 for information leading to the suspect's identification and arrest.