WASHINGTON, D.C., June 3, 2025 – Miles Taylor, former President Trump-appointed Chief of Staff at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Whistleblower Aid client, filed a complaint against the Trump Administration today, calling on federal watchdogs to investigate Trump’s retaliation against him. In April, Trump issued an Executive Order explicitly targeting Taylor for investigation for a litany of alleged serious crimes, including treason. This is the first time in U.S. history that a President has invoked investigative powers against a named private citizen.

In response to Miles’s complaint, Whistleblower Aid CEO, Libby Liu, issued the following statement:

“Miles’s bravery in filing this complaint represents a major step in fighting back against President Trump’s weaponization of presidential power to punish those who disclose wrongdoing. Trump’s labeling of Miles as a ‘traitor’ and his issuance of an unprecedented Executive Order that invokes the full investigative weight of the U.S. government against a named, private citizen, is as unconstitutional as it is autocratic. Retaliation has no place in the democratic process, and the Trump administration’s revenge against whistleblowers, like Miles, is ripped right out of the authoritarian playbook. President Trump’s disregard of our Constitution – which he has sworn to preserve, protect, and defend – threatens the very fabric of our Republic.

Whistleblowers must be protected against a President determined to silence any dissent. Whistleblower Aid, inspired by Miles, is proud to support him and other whistleblowers who follow their conscience against retaliation in all its ugly forms. With Miles we are raising legal defense funds via EndPresidentialRevenge.org.”