The "whistle-blower" was a federal employee making allegations of hearsay and intent identifying other federal employees (not just the President). What is the line that decides that one is immune to scrutiny while others receive the full brunt? Is it partisan lines, or perhaps seniority cut-offs? Carter Page received no such protection from being targeted and publicly unmasked, despite being a long-time investigation informant.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/while-were-talking-a...

Such ambiguity fosters an environment of pre-emptive accusations, rife with alternating investigations and immunity.