[Goose]

Why would a guy claim he was being improperly demoted and file a whistleblower complaint if he was really being moved to do more important work at the NIH, as the CNN statement claimed?

Makes zero sense.

It clearly wasn't a promotion. However, it could well be that he didn't support some programs that his supervisors believed were important. We don't yet know. It could be he was correct and his bosses are doing stupid things. It could be just an honest disagreement. In any case, I must say that I prefer an approach much more similar to the one General Mattis took. If he strongly feels there is has been improper activity, the correct response is to resign and highlight, in detail, exactly why. If you aren't willing to fall on your sword. maybe you aren't so sure you are right.

[Goose]

Why would a guy claim he was being improperly demoted and file a whistleblower complaint if he was really being moved to do more important work at the NIH, as the CNN statement claimed?

Makes zero sense.

It clearly wasn't a promotion. However, it could well be that he didn't support some programs that his supervisors believed were important. We don't yet know. It could be he was correct and his bosses are doing stupid things. It could be just an honest disagreement. In any case, I must say that I prefer an approach much more similar to the one General Mattis took. If he strongly feels there is has been improper activity, the correct response is to resign and highlight, in detail, exactly why. If you aren't willing to fall on your sword. maybe you aren't so sure you are right.