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For moving him out of a position that requires leadership. Don't think I've ever read a book on leadership that recommended running to attorneys and the media as a best practice.

Where did you see the Executive Branch has gone on record to say he was relocated due to failed leadership? This story suggests there hasn't been a stated reason on the record yet:

[tweet]https://twitter.com/thehill/status/1253110846596808706?s=20[/tweet]

An NIH spokesperson said on Tuesday that Bright would be working to accelerate the development and deployment of new point-of-care coronavirus testing platforms.
The agency has not responded to a request for comment.
Bright is represented by attorneys Debra Katz and Lisa Banks of Katz, Marshall & Banks.
In a statement, Katz and Banks said Bright's removal was "retaliation plain and simple. The results from the Administration’s refusal to listen to the experts and to sideline those like Dr. Bright who point out any errors in the government’s response will continue to be catastrophic for the American people."
Katz and Banks said they will request that the Office of Special Counsel seek a stay of Bright's termination, and that he be permitted to remain in his position pending an investigation.

Incidentally, this quote also explains why he went to lawyers and the media - he wants the Office of Special Counsel to seek a stay of his termination and be permitted to remain in his position. If what he says is true is true, that seems like the only way he'd be able to do that. Given how quickly Trump has terminated IGs lately, I suspect his reason for going public was to ensure there would be some actual accountability.

[2006alum]

For moving him out of a position that requires leadership. Don't think I've ever read a book on leadership that recommended running to attorneys and the media as a best practice.

Where did you see the Executive Branch has gone on record to say he was relocated due to failed leadership? This story suggests there hasn't been a stated reason on the record yet:

[tweet]https://twitter.com/thehill/status/1253110846596808706?s=20[/tweet]

An NIH spokesperson said on Tuesday that Bright would be working to accelerate the development and deployment of new point-of-care coronavirus testing platforms.
The agency has not responded to a request for comment.
Bright is represented by attorneys Debra Katz and Lisa Banks of Katz, Marshall & Banks.
In a statement, Katz and Banks said Bright's removal was "retaliation plain and simple. The results from the Administration’s refusal to listen to the experts and to sideline those like Dr. Bright who point out any errors in the government’s response will continue to be catastrophic for the American people."
Katz and Banks said they will request that the Office of Special Counsel seek a stay of Bright's termination, and that he be permitted to remain in his position pending an investigation.

Incidentally, this quote also explains why he went to lawyers and the media - he wants the Office of Special Counsel to seek a stay of his termination and be permitted to remain in his position. If what he says is true is true, that seems like the only way he'd be able to do that. Given how quickly Trump has terminated IGs lately, I suspect his reason for going public was to ensure there would be some actual accountability.