I don’t know what this guy did, but it’s quite a story:
Multiple officials in the State Department and the White House are cooperating in a security-related investigation into Andrew Peek, the former senior director for Russia and Europe at the National Security Council, The Daily Beast has learned.
Peek was escorted off the grounds of the White House on Jan. 17 and placed on administrative leave pending investigation, the details of which have been closely held. Axios previously reported that Peek was expected to attend the World Economic Forum in Davos prior to his exit. He had barely been on the Russia job for two months.
Since then, rumors have swirled within the ranks of the White House, State Department, and on social media about the reason for Peek’s sudden exit. The Trump administration has said nothing to explain Peek’s departure.
But two officials familiar with the probe tell The Daily Beast that the investigation has been ongoing for several months and that Peek’s State Department colleagues raised concerns about him before he left to join the White House’s staff. However, one official who spoke to The Daily Beast also said Peek had close, collegial working relationships with several individuals at the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs during his time at State. Peek has also retained counsel, those officials said.
You can see the rumors on Reddit or Democratic Underground if you’re interesting. Or you could watch the 1989 movie “Scandal” for a hint at what they are.
Meanwhile, the purge of his enemies picked up pace today. He fired Vindeman and Sondland today. Yovanovich “retired” last week. I’m not sure who’s left. But I’m going to guess that his need for revenge hasn’t been slaked. He’ll need some more heads on pikes.