The Obama administration fired a [[whistleblower]] in retaliation for exposing illegal activity. The administration began illegal surveillance, wiretapping, and intimidation of political opponents and journalists, including [[CBS]] anchor [[Sharyl Attkisson]], for reporting on Obama administration corruption. | The Obama administration fired a [[whistleblower]] in retaliation for exposing illegal activity. The administration began illegal surveillance, wiretapping, and intimidation of political opponents and journalists, including [[CBS]] anchor [[Sharyl Attkisson]], for reporting on Obama administration corruption. |