PROTECT WHISTLEBLOWERS
Whistleblowers are the truth-tellers who protect democracy from the inside.
They expose corruption, fraud, and abuse — not for fame or fortune, but because someone has to. Yet too often, they’re punished, silenced, or destroyed for doing the right thing.
A government that punishes honesty has already failed integrity.
THE PROBLEM
Whistleblowers in federal agencies, the military, and private contractors often face retaliation, firing, and blacklisting.
Investigations are slow, opaque, and sometimes run by the very offices accused of misconduct.
National security whistleblowers face unique barriers that make truth-telling a potential criminal act.
Whistleblower protection laws vary by agency, leaving thousands of workers unprotected.
Fear of retaliation keeps countless employees silent, allowing waste, fraud, and corruption to continue unchecked.
When those who tell the truth are punished, everyone else learns to stay quiet.
OUR PLAN - SHIELD THE TRUTH-TELLERS
We’ll protect the people who protect democracy:
Unified Whistleblower Protection Act — Standardize and strengthen protections across all federal agencies, contractors, and military branches.
Independent Whistleblower Review Board — A nonpartisan panel with authority to investigate retaliation and enforce reinstatement or compensation.
Anonymous Reporting Platform — A secure, encrypted system allowing federal employees and contractors to report wrongdoing safely.
Legal & Financial Support Fund — Provide access to free legal counsel and emergency relief for whistleblowers who lose jobs or income.
National Security Reforms — Create safe, lawful pathways for intelligence and defense personnel to report classified misconduct without risking prosecution.
Stronger Anti-Retaliation Penalties — Mandatory termination and prosecution for supervisors who target protected whistleblowers.
Public Awareness Campaign — Reinforce the message that whistleblowing is patriotism, not betrayal.
WHY IT MATTERS
Whistleblowers are democracy’s early warning system — the smoke alarm before the fire spreads.
When we protect them, we protect taxpayers, public trust, and the truth itself.
“Blowing the whistle isn’t treason — it’s the sound of freedom.”