Robert J. MacLean
@rjmaclean.bsky.social
Twice-fired TSA Federal Air Marshal whistleblower. Beat TSA at the U.S. Supreme Court. Case involves my disclosures of rampant sex quid pro quo between TSA bosses and their subordinates and cockpit security: https://www.maclean-scotus.info
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Supporting whistleblowers not only can insulate them from retaliation, but it also can amplify awareness of the underlying problems to demand reform. We believe, and know from decades of experience supporting whistleblowers, that this is how to turn information into power.
February 10, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Supporting whistleblowers not only can insulate them from retaliation, but it also can amplify awareness of the underlying problems to demand reform. We believe, and know from decades of experience supporting whistleblowers, that this is how to turn information into power.
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Whistleblowers help keep our communities safe and corporations accountable, yet retaliation against them remains widespread.
When employees blow the whistle on serious abuses, they should be protected—not punished.
Donate today to support truth-tellers: crm.whistleblower.org/civicrm/cont...
When employees blow the whistle on serious abuses, they should be protected—not punished.
Donate today to support truth-tellers: crm.whistleblower.org/civicrm/cont...
February 9, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Whistleblowers help keep our communities safe and corporations accountable, yet retaliation against them remains widespread.
When employees blow the whistle on serious abuses, they should be protected—not punished.
Donate today to support truth-tellers: crm.whistleblower.org/civicrm/cont...
When employees blow the whistle on serious abuses, they should be protected—not punished.
Donate today to support truth-tellers: crm.whistleblower.org/civicrm/cont...
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We are welcoming Isabel Munilla as our interim executive director while POGO President and Executive Director Danielle Brian takes a step back from her regular duties to seek cancer treatment.
Some words from Danielle and Isabel:
Some words from Danielle and Isabel:
Project On Government Oversight
POGO is a nonpartisan independent watchdog that investigates and exposes waste, corruption, abuse of power, and when the government fails to serve the public or silences those who report wrongdoing.
www.pogo.org
February 3, 2026 at 6:03 PM
We are welcoming Isabel Munilla as our interim executive director while POGO President and Executive Director Danielle Brian takes a step back from her regular duties to seek cancer treatment.
Some words from Danielle and Isabel:
Some words from Danielle and Isabel:
And I 100% can attest that POGO doesn't just talk the talk—it sprints the walk!
January 28, 2026 at 2:11 PM
And I 100% can attest that POGO doesn't just talk the talk—it sprints the walk!
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Your tax dollars are funding the agency that is terrorizing our country.
Make your voice heard: tell Congress to reject the DHS funding bill and demand accountability.
Make your voice heard: tell Congress to reject the DHS funding bill and demand accountability.
Tell Congress: DHS Needs Accountability, Not More Money
The Department of Homeland Security is waging a lawless campaign across America. Congress needs to stop them.
act.pogo.org
January 27, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Your tax dollars are funding the agency that is terrorizing our country.
Make your voice heard: tell Congress to reject the DHS funding bill and demand accountability.
Make your voice heard: tell Congress to reject the DHS funding bill and demand accountability.
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We only have a few days left to hit our 2025 fundraising goal, and we need your help. End the year right and support democracy with a donation to POGO!
Help build a government that works for everyone
Through the end of the year, your donation will go twice as far.
give.pogo.org
December 28, 2025 at 5:44 PM
We only have a few days left to hit our 2025 fundraising goal, and we need your help. End the year right and support democracy with a donation to POGO!
U.S. federal government employee whistleblower protection "laws" are a paper-tiger, just look at what happened to me and I even won in the U.S. Supreme Court 7 to 2. It's not worth wrecking your career, reputation, and family.
December 22, 2025 at 3:27 AM
U.S. federal government employee whistleblower protection "laws" are a paper-tiger, just look at what happened to me and I even won in the U.S. Supreme Court 7 to 2. It's not worth wrecking your career, reputation, and family.
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Exclusive: A secret U.S. memo authorizing strikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats describes fentanyl as a potential chemical-weapons threat.
Secret U.S. Memo Authorizing Drug-Boat Strikes Cites Chemical Weapon Threat
The brief outlines the Trump administration’s legal case for military action against alleged drug-carrying boats in the Caribbean and Pacific.
on.wsj.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Exclusive: A secret U.S. memo authorizing strikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats describes fentanyl as a potential chemical-weapons threat.
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Because when employees blow the whistle on serious abuses, they should be protected—not punished.
Donate today to ensure the continued support of truth-tellers: crm.whistleblower.org/civicrm/cont...
Donate today to ensure the continued support of truth-tellers: crm.whistleblower.org/civicrm/cont...
Support Whistleblowers Today | Government Accountability Project CiviCRM
crm.whistleblower.org
October 7, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Because when employees blow the whistle on serious abuses, they should be protected—not punished.
Donate today to ensure the continued support of truth-tellers: crm.whistleblower.org/civicrm/cont...
Donate today to ensure the continued support of truth-tellers: crm.whistleblower.org/civicrm/cont...
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We support whistleblowers facing retaliation by providing legal defense, advocacy for policy reform, public awareness campaigns, and education on whistleblower rights.
October 7, 2025 at 3:27 PM
We support whistleblowers facing retaliation by providing legal defense, advocacy for policy reform, public awareness campaigns, and education on whistleblower rights.
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⚡️ Whistleblowers help keep our communities safe and corporations accountable—yet retaliation against them remains widespread.
The Smokescreen Syndrome is a common retaliation tactic, where an investigation uncovers a separate distraction to divert public attention from the core issue at hand.
The Smokescreen Syndrome is a common retaliation tactic, where an investigation uncovers a separate distraction to divert public attention from the core issue at hand.
October 7, 2025 at 3:27 PM
⚡️ Whistleblowers help keep our communities safe and corporations accountable—yet retaliation against them remains widespread.
The Smokescreen Syndrome is a common retaliation tactic, where an investigation uncovers a separate distraction to divert public attention from the core issue at hand.
The Smokescreen Syndrome is a common retaliation tactic, where an investigation uncovers a separate distraction to divert public attention from the core issue at hand.
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Last week, POGO's Joe Spielberger testified before the House Oversight Committee.
Read his testimony:
"We strongly urge Congress to continue its historic tradition of championing the rights and protections of all whistleblowers."
Read his testimony:
"We strongly urge Congress to continue its historic tradition of championing the rights and protections of all whistleblowers."
POGO to Congress: Whistleblowers Protect National Security
Enhancing lawful disclosure processes and legal protections for whistleblowers is key to strengthening our national security.
www.pogo.org
September 15, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Last week, POGO's Joe Spielberger testified before the House Oversight Committee.
Read his testimony:
"We strongly urge Congress to continue its historic tradition of championing the rights and protections of all whistleblowers."
Read his testimony:
"We strongly urge Congress to continue its historic tradition of championing the rights and protections of all whistleblowers."
Thank you @govacctproj.bsky.social for your support!!!
September 14, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Thank you @govacctproj.bsky.social for your support!!!
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This is a major win for Robert MacLean, for Government Accountability Project, for whistleblowers, for everyone affected by 9/11, and for the safety of all those in flight.
Read our full blog at whistleblower.org/blog/whistle... ✈️
📸: Thomas Svensson
Read our full blog at whistleblower.org/blog/whistle... ✈️
📸: Thomas Svensson
Whistleblower’s Fight for Post-9/11 Safety Becomes Law
"This legislation is an incredible achievement in ensuring passenger and crew safety on board all airplanes, not just new ones. In many ways, it's a culmination of everything Robert has fought for ove...
whistleblower.org
September 11, 2025 at 2:13 PM
This is a major win for Robert MacLean, for Government Accountability Project, for whistleblowers, for everyone affected by 9/11, and for the safety of all those in flight.
Read our full blog at whistleblower.org/blog/whistle... ✈️
📸: Thomas Svensson
Read our full blog at whistleblower.org/blog/whistle... ✈️
📸: Thomas Svensson
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Now in 2025, major airlines including Southwest Airlines have received their first shipment of planes with the secondary barrier for enhanced cockpit protection. 🎉
September 11, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Now in 2025, major airlines including Southwest Airlines have received their first shipment of planes with the secondary barrier for enhanced cockpit protection. 🎉
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✈️ Our TSA whistleblower Robert MacLean, represented by Legal Director Tom Devine, played a key role in advocating for secondary cockpit barriers on airplanes after the tragic attacks on 9/11, 24 years ago today.
September 11, 2025 at 2:13 PM
✈️ Our TSA whistleblower Robert MacLean, represented by Legal Director Tom Devine, played a key role in advocating for secondary cockpit barriers on airplanes after the tragic attacks on 9/11, 24 years ago today.
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Labor Day must be more than a celebration — it’s a call to action. Join PEER in standing with the public employees and unions who work for the benefit of every American. Their commitment to the public good deserves respect, support, and strong protections.
September 1, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Labor Day must be more than a celebration — it’s a call to action. Join PEER in standing with the public employees and unions who work for the benefit of every American. Their commitment to the public good deserves respect, support, and strong protections.
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Happy #NationalNonprofitDay 🎉 Today and every day, we're grateful to work within the impactful nonprofit world.
For 40+ years, we’ve amplified whistleblower's testimonies, defended them from employer retaliation, and brought national attention to misconduct, turning disclosures into reform.
For 40+ years, we’ve amplified whistleblower's testimonies, defended them from employer retaliation, and brought national attention to misconduct, turning disclosures into reform.
Support Whistleblowers Today | Government Accountability Project CiviCRM
Courage is contagious. When one whistleblower comes forward, others follow. You may never have the opportunity to be a whistleblower, but it's within your power to support truth-telling for…
crm.whistleblower.org
August 17, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Happy #NationalNonprofitDay 🎉 Today and every day, we're grateful to work within the impactful nonprofit world.
For 40+ years, we’ve amplified whistleblower's testimonies, defended them from employer retaliation, and brought national attention to misconduct, turning disclosures into reform.
For 40+ years, we’ve amplified whistleblower's testimonies, defended them from employer retaliation, and brought national attention to misconduct, turning disclosures into reform.
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We’re not going to stop until whistleblowers are listened to, respected, and protected. This National Nonprofit Day, we'd be grateful if you could make a donation to help us continue fighting the good fight.
Contribute today: crm.whistleblower.org/civicrm/cont... 💙
Contribute today: crm.whistleblower.org/civicrm/cont... 💙
Support Whistleblowers Today | Government Accountability Project CiviCRM
Courage is contagious. When one whistleblower comes forward, others follow. You may never have the opportunity to be a whistleblower, but it's within your power to support truth-telling for…
crm.whistleblower.org
August 17, 2025 at 1:02 PM
We’re not going to stop until whistleblowers are listened to, respected, and protected. This National Nonprofit Day, we'd be grateful if you could make a donation to help us continue fighting the good fight.
Contribute today: crm.whistleblower.org/civicrm/cont... 💙
Contribute today: crm.whistleblower.org/civicrm/cont... 💙
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Courage is contagious. ⚡️
Donate to Government Accountability Project to support today's whistleblowers and inspire tomorrow’s to step forward:
Donate to Government Accountability Project to support today's whistleblowers and inspire tomorrow’s to step forward:
Support Whistleblowers Today | Government Accountability Project CiviCRM
Courage is contagious. When one whistleblower comes forward, others follow. You may never have the opportunity to be a whistleblower, but it's within your power to support truth-telling for…
crm.whistleblower.org
August 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Courage is contagious. ⚡️
Donate to Government Accountability Project to support today's whistleblowers and inspire tomorrow’s to step forward:
Donate to Government Accountability Project to support today's whistleblowers and inspire tomorrow’s to step forward:
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MYTH: Whistleblowing is a crime.
FACT: Disclosing evidence of wrongdoing is not a crime—it's a legally protected right.
⚖️ Learn more from our collection of whistleblower resources: whistleblower.org/resources/
FACT: Disclosing evidence of wrongdoing is not a crime—it's a legally protected right.
⚖️ Learn more from our collection of whistleblower resources: whistleblower.org/resources/
Are You Ready to Blow the Whistle?
Deciding to blow the whistle on misconduct requires an understanding of the potential risks. In order to improve your chances of successfully addressing the problem while minimizing the possibility of reprisal, ask yourself these questions first.
whistleblower.org
August 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
MYTH: Whistleblowing is a crime.
FACT: Disclosing evidence of wrongdoing is not a crime—it's a legally protected right.
⚖️ Learn more from our collection of whistleblower resources: whistleblower.org/resources/
FACT: Disclosing evidence of wrongdoing is not a crime—it's a legally protected right.
⚖️ Learn more from our collection of whistleblower resources: whistleblower.org/resources/
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The study confirms chemicals from the derailment were found inside buildings over 4 months post-incident, contradicting EPA claims that there were “no means of exposure” from contaminated creeks. 🧪
Learn more: whistleblower.org/press-releas...
📸 Credit: Wikipedia Commons, East Palestine Derailment
Learn more: whistleblower.org/press-releas...
📸 Credit: Wikipedia Commons, East Palestine Derailment
July 7, 2025 at 6:22 PM
The study confirms chemicals from the derailment were found inside buildings over 4 months post-incident, contradicting EPA claims that there were “no means of exposure” from contaminated creeks. 🧪
Learn more: whistleblower.org/press-releas...
📸 Credit: Wikipedia Commons, East Palestine Derailment
Learn more: whistleblower.org/press-releas...
📸 Credit: Wikipedia Commons, East Palestine Derailment
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The legal team at @govacctproj.bsky.social are nonpartisan. They have represented me exposing high-level wrongdoing during the Bush, Obama, Trump, and Biden administrations.
Now on @legaltalknet.bsky.social: "Protecting Whistleblowers with Louis Clark" 🎙️
Our Executive Director Louis Clark was interviewed by Legal Talk Network lawyers, diving into our work in whistleblower advocacy in this divisive political climate.
Listen now: whistleblower.org/in-the-news/...
Our Executive Director Louis Clark was interviewed by Legal Talk Network lawyers, diving into our work in whistleblower advocacy in this divisive political climate.
Listen now: whistleblower.org/in-the-news/...
July 6, 2025 at 4:22 PM
The legal team at @govacctproj.bsky.social are nonpartisan. They have represented me exposing high-level wrongdoing during the Bush, Obama, Trump, and Biden administrations.