FBI whistleblower calls House GOP ‘soulless demons’ after voting to give the agency a new $300 million HQ

The whistleblower in question was Edward Snowden, the former National Security Agency contractor whose unauthorized leaks of classified information in 2013 have had a lasting impact on government surveillance and data privacy law. In a tweet on Wednesday, Snowden criticized the House Republicans for voting to approve the $300 million headquarters for the intelligence agency. He accused them of ignoring the will of the people, and demanded a more transparent government. He also labeled them “soulless demons.” While Snowden’s comments may seem strident, his calls for transparency and criticism of the U.S. government’s use of power resonate with many Americans.