Head of Agency That Protects Whistleblowers Sues Trump Over ‘Unlawful’ Termination

Hampton Dellinger says his firing was illegal.

In an image from video, Hampton Dellinger testifies during a hearing in Washington on July 28, 2021. Senate Judiciary Committee via The Epoch Times

The head of the U.S. Office of Special Counsel on Feb. 10 sued President Donald Trump and White House officials, alleging that his recent termination was not legal and asking a federal court to restore him to his position.

Sergio Gor, a White House official, terminated Hampton Dellinger in a brief email on Feb. 7, according to an exhibit in the lawsuit.