Former top White House adviser Steve Bannon confirmed in a recent interview that he once tried to have the alleged Ukraine whistleblower booted from the National Security Council (NSC) at the White House over concerns of information leaks. The New York Times has identified the whistleblower as a former CIA operative who was detailed to the White House. Bannon added it was "absolutely true" that he wanted to get the alleged whistleblower "out of the National Security Council." Fox News has reported that the Ukraine whistleblower has been subject to an Intelligence Community Inspector General (ICIG) complaint concerning fundraising efforts. The former White House strategist's remarks to VICE in a video interview were flagged by The Daily Caller.

Source: Fox News November 17, 2019 22:21 UTC