January 1, 2019🇺🇸Disclosure
Whistleblower

Elizondo Files Whistleblower Complaint with DoD Inspector General

After experiencing harassment and a disinformation campaign, Elizondo filed an official whistleblower reprisal complaint with the DoD Inspector General.

Date
January 1, 2019
Type
Disclosure
Country
🇺🇸 United States

Background

After experiencing harassment — including calls from DCSA agents alleging improper video declassification and a targeted fake news campaign — Elizondo filed an official whistleblower reprisal complaint with the DoD Inspector General's office.

The IG would later investigate Garry Reid for related issues. The IG ultimately dismissed the reprisal complaint but acknowledged during an in-person meeting that what was done to Elizondo was "incredibly wrong".

Significance

Formalized the institutional retaliation narrative and triggered an IG investigation that would later affect Garry Reid's career.

Connections