Adam Schiff says Trump whistleblower could testify 'as soon as this week'

Adam Schiff.
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The whistleblower who raised concerns about President Trump's communications with Ukraine's president could potentially testify before Congress in just a matter of days.

That's according to House Intelligence Committee Chair Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), who tweeted Tuesday that Democrats have been informed that the whistleblower would like to speak with the committee, and Democrats are consulting acting Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire about how he can do so.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.