[prosqlinjector]

Either make it clear you are speculating about two events being connected, or get evidence that links them.

[lelandfe]

Is a whistleblower’s report speculation?

[prosqlinjector]

The individual is using the same reasoning as the headline. They weren't getting the fund they wanted and noticed there was a donation recently. They are speculating that that's the cause of their lack of organization support.

"whistleblower" is a journalism word meant to imply who the good guy is and endow them with credibility. Rewriting the story with "employee files complaint" doesn't hit the same.