so it seems like it was Coates who authorized the chnages. if I’m not mistaken, Coates would have also had the same authority of the FBI and other intelligence angecies. Seems like the new DNI would also have the authority to reverse the changes,
I’m unclear on whose form was changed. If it was an Office of Special Counsel form or an IG form, I don’t think department heads would have a say, as the OSC and IGs are independent.
This could be a parting shot from Coates, a busted up coup attempt or a bunch of IC guys taking advantage of the vacuum created by Coates ouster.
Given the planning and time line, it looks like a busted up Coup attempt with Coates at least looking the other way