Lawyers: whistleblower willing to meet with oversight and intelligence committees

The whistleblower's lawyers responsible for a complaint about President TrumpDonald John TrumpNYT publisher: The United States did not intervene to protect the journalist from the arrests in Egypt; the newspaper then turned to Ireland. Trump ordered the administration to suspend any military aid to Ukraine a few days before the conversation with the president: a report of more Democrats threatening indictment MOREThe latter's interactions with the Ukrainian president on Tuesday confirmed the news that their client is interested in addressing several congressional committees.

"In order to provide maximum legal protection for our client, we can confirm press reports that we have written to the Acting National Intelligence Director asking for specific guidance on appropriate security practices to enable a meeting. , if any, with the members of the intelligence oversight committees, "the lawyers wrote in a statement. "We are awaiting a timely response from the Acting Director providing such guidance."

The whistleblower's attorney, led by attorney Andrew P. Bakaj, also applauded the Senate's decision to unanimously adopt a resolution requesting disclosure of the complaint.

The statement comes as Trump faces scrutiny following reports that he was pressuring Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a phone call in July to open an investigation into the presidential candidate of 2020. Joe BidenJoe BidenTrump ordered the administration to suspend any military aid to Ukraine a few days before the convening of the president: more Democrats are threatening disqualification as a result of negotiations between Trump and Ukraine. The pen of Seven Democrats Freshman urged Congress to remove Trump if new allegations were true MORE or his son, Hunter Biden, about allegations of corruption.

The president's interactions with Zelensky are at least part of an early warning whistleblower complaint that has surfaced within the intelligence community. Although a July 25 phone call attracted considerable attention, the complaint could contain more information and context on the leaders' discussions.

Many Democratic lawmakers have speculated as to whether Trump has delayed hundreds of millions of dollars in military aid to Ukraine as part of an attempt to get the country to investigate. a political opponent. Trump admitted to talking about Joe Biden to Zelensky, but he denied asking for military help.

Acting National Intelligence Director Joseph Maguire refused to allow Congress access to the content of the complaint. He said Tuesday evening in a statement that he would treat the complaint "appropriately".

Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee Adam SchiffAdam Bennett Schiff The pen of Seven Democrats Freshman urges Congress to dismiss Trump if new allegations are true. Flynn pleads the Fifth. (D-Calif.) Revealed on Tuesday morning that the whistleblower's lawyer had expressed his interest in meeting with the panel.

"We are in contact with the council and look forward to hearing the whistleblower's testimony this week," he said.

Sen. Mark WarnerMark Robert WarnerHillicon Valley: Social Media Giants Reorganize Anti-Terrorism Efforts | Warner calls for a cyber-strategy against China | Court Cancels FCC Media Property Proposal | A top-democrat calls on the United States to adopt a new strategy to counter the Chinese threats The Hill & # 39; s Morning – Presented by the National Manufacturers Association – Trump defends the motives of Ukraine while Biden attacker PLUS (D-Va.), Democrat at the Senate Intelligence Committee, also said that the whistleblower's lawyers had contacted the Upper House Committee, The New York Times noted.