[semimojo]

This is incredibly stupid.

The whistleblower stated on the form that he did have direct knowledge of some of the alleged acts and the IG agreed.

He had direct knowledge. It doesn’t matter what the form says.

[MortMan]

He had direct knowledge. It doesn’t matter what the form says.

To accept these assertions, one has to accept the complainant's word uncritically. "Trust me" is not a productive statement from anyone in the government.

[philman_36]

The whistleblower stated on the form that he did have direct knowledge of some of the alleged acts and the IG agreed.
He had direct knowledge.

So you've seen the actual complaint wherein said first hand knowledge is stated?

Got a link?

Or is this...letter to Burr and Schitt for brains...what you're talking about?

"I learned/heard from U.S. officials" is NOT first hand (direct) knowledge.

Please help me understand and find out where such direct knowledge is shown. I'm really interested in knowing what direct knowledge this person has.