Article snippet: Sen. MORE’s interactions with Ukraine helped spark the House’s impeachment inquiry. Paul’s demand, made during an appearance with the president at a rally in Kentucky on Monday, marks the latest escalation by President Trump and his allies, who have called the whistleblower’s credibility into question and clamored for the person’s identity to be disclosed. But several GOP senators, from rank-and-file members through leadership, distanced themselves from the idea on Tuesday, warning such a move could erode protections promised to the whistleblower. “I think whistleblowers have the right to remain confidential and their privacy ought to be respected,” Sen. MORE (Utah), who has emerged as a vocal GOP critic of Trump’s, said on Tuesday. Sen. MORE (R-Maine), a member of the Intelligence Committee who is up for reelection next year, said she also doesn’t believe the individual’s identity should be made public. “Whistleblowers are entitled to protection under the law ... To try to reveal the identity of this individual is contrary to the intent of the whistleblower law,” Collins added. They were backed up by members of GOP leadership. “I don’t agree with that,” Sen. MORE (W.Va.), a member of GOP leadership, told The Hill. “I think the whistleblower can remain anonymous if that’s what they want.” Sen. MORE (R-Mo.) said he disagreed with Paul but does want the whistleblower to speak with the Senate Intelligence Committee, which is reviewing the process behind the co... Link to the full article to read more