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'I went to Iraq and they fired me over an email': Veteran, government service worker fired by D.O.G.E.


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Published in Politics and Government on Saturday, March 1st 2025 at 7:40 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

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The article discusses the case of a veteran government service worker, identified only as "Mr. X," who was fired from his position at the Department of Energy (DOE) after sending an email to his superiors. Mr. X, who had served in Iraq, sent an email expressing concerns about the handling of a project, which he believed was mismanaged and potentially dangerous. Instead of addressing his concerns, the DOE terminated his employment, citing insubordination and violation of internal communication protocols. The email, which was intended to be a confidential internal critique, was leaked, leading to his dismissal. This incident has sparked a debate on whistleblower protections, the treatment of veterans in government jobs, and the culture of fear within federal agencies that discourages open communication about potential issues. Legal experts and veterans' groups are now questioning the DOE's actions, suggesting that Mr. X's termination might have violated federal whistleblower laws.

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