Trump rejects offer of written answers from whistleblower

The president says the anonymous intelligence official must instead testify publicly.

President Donald Trump on Monday rejected an offer by the lawyer for the anonymous whistleblower at the center of House Democrats’ impeachment inquiry to submit written answers to questions from Republican lawmakers.

“The Whistleblower gave false information & dealt with corrupt politician Schiff,” Trump wrote on Twitter, referring to House Intelligence Chairman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), one of the leaders of the impeachment probe.

“He must be brought forward to testify,” the president continued. “Written answers not acceptable!”

Attorney Mark...