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Watchdog to review NSA following Tucker Carlson's spy claims
Source: Associated Press
Watchdog to review NSA following Tucker Carlson’s spy claims
By NOMAAN MERCHANT
August 10, 2021
WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Security Agency’s internal watchdog said Tuesday it would investigate allegations that the agency “improperly targeted the communications of a member of the U.S. news media” following Fox News host Tucker Carlson’s claims that the NSA tried to shut down his show.
The announcement puts the NSA’s inspector general at the center of a politically volatile issue. Conservatives have for weeks demanded an investigation into Carlson’s claim that a major U.S. spy agency targeted his show, an allegation for which he has provided no evidence.
According to a statement, the review by Inspector General Robert Storch will examine NSA’s “compliance with applicable legal authorities” and the agency’s own policies on collecting and sharing information it collects. The inspector general will also examine whether any of the agency’s actions were based on “improper considerations.”
The inspector general’s office can open an investigation on its own or in response to a request from lawmakers or others who have reported alleged wrongdoing.
“This will clear the air,” said Glenn Gerstell, who served as NSA’s general counsel from 2015 to 2020 and worked closely with Storch. “I think it’s entirely appropriate for the inspector general to take a look at any allegations and, in this case, put them to rest.”
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By NOMAAN MERCHANT
August 10, 2021
WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Security Agency’s internal watchdog said Tuesday it would investigate allegations that the agency “improperly targeted the communications of a member of the U.S. news media” following Fox News host Tucker Carlson’s claims that the NSA tried to shut down his show.
The announcement puts the NSA’s inspector general at the center of a politically volatile issue. Conservatives have for weeks demanded an investigation into Carlson’s claim that a major U.S. spy agency targeted his show, an allegation for which he has provided no evidence.
According to a statement, the review by Inspector General Robert Storch will examine NSA’s “compliance with applicable legal authorities” and the agency’s own policies on collecting and sharing information it collects. The inspector general will also examine whether any of the agency’s actions were based on “improper considerations.”
The inspector general’s office can open an investigation on its own or in response to a request from lawmakers or others who have reported alleged wrongdoing.
“This will clear the air,” said Glenn Gerstell, who served as NSA’s general counsel from 2015 to 2020 and worked closely with Storch. “I think it’s entirely appropriate for the inspector general to take a look at any allegations and, in this case, put them to rest.”
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Read more: https://apnews.com/article/arts-and-entertainment-tucker-carlson-cefbb803538bd6142d8435dd85e5f06a