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The whistleblower whose complaint alleged that President Trump tried to get Ukraine to launch an investigation into former Vice President Joe Biden is a CIA officer, The New York Times reported Thursday, citing three people familiar with his identity.
The officer was reportedly working in the White House at one point and has returned to the intelligence agency, according to the newspaper.
The Times reported that not much else is known about the whistleblower.
The whistleblower's attorneys refused The Times's request to confirm that he worked for the CIA, telling the newspaper that it was dangerous to publicize information about him.
“Any decision to report any perceived identifying information of the whistleblower is deeply concerning and reckless, as it can place the individual in harm’s way,” said Andrew Bakaj, his lead attorney. “The whistleblower has a right to anonymity.”