How the Pentagon punished NSA whistleblowers

5/30/2016

This article delves into the punishments faced by National Security Agency (NSA) whistleblowers, highlighting the apparent retaliation they have experienced from the Pentagon. It discusses cases of high-profile NSA whistleblowers, such as Thomas Drake, who attempted to expose surveillance programs. The article details how these individuals faced disproportionate legal action and career damage for their efforts to reveal government wrongdoing. It also examines the Pentagon's aggressive approach towards whistleblowers, including the revocation of security clearances and the imposition of criminal charges. The article sheds light on the challenges faced by those who seek to expose misconduct within the intelligence community.

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