Pompeo is hosting holiday parties at the State Department amid coronavirus spikes

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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has invited hundreds of guests to holiday receptions despite warnings from health experts that Americans should avoid large gatherings amid the worsening pandemic, according to two State Department officials

The upcoming events, which will offer refreshments and drinks for guests, come as State Department employees have been told not to host holiday gatherings and to maximize teleworking from Thanksgiving until January due to the pandemic, and as staffers continue to receive almost daily emails from the department about Covid-19 outbreaks inside the building, the sources said. Just last week the protocol office, which plans these events, had to undergo deep cleaning due to a potential case.

"We've taken every precaution to thin out the number of individuals in all spaces at one time, and plan to keep outdoors space open and available to attendees, weather permitting," the spokesperson said, though they did not explain why food and beverages would be served if masks are required.The planned events are leaving State Department career officials enraged, as they have concerns about the parties contributing to the spread of the deadly virus.

 

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He is a pompous ass could of been respected with a lucrative career but with trump his true colours come shining thru All these people backing trump are opportunist about their almighty buck

Stop it! Too many people suffered

TrumpPublicans are the worst of Systemic America's PATRIOTS 😂😂😂😂

It seems that this administration is trying to break all records when it comes to virus gatherings . I suppose Trump wants to leave knowing he's broken records , no one else could . And he's surrounded with Muppets to accomplish this .

If you said the sky was blue we would not trust you

Disgraceful !!

Pompeo. Is short for pompous ass

He’s running for the Presudency in 2024. God help us!!

You damn CNN, why didn’t you report Biden’s 78th birthday party, where people were singing and talking without masks and social distancing?

Because he is special lol

What a total moron Pompeo is, good Lord

Trying to squeeze as much money as he can before loosing his job ..

At trumps whortell

These people need to have charges against them putting people in danger like this

Traitor flynn would be best for America if he left and took so sad donald with him

Spending taxpayers money on banalities

He wants to practice his new job by greeting everyone at the door and saying Welcome to Wal- Mart

Another Super Spreader COVID-19 event!

Pompeo & trump, The WH Duo,both believe that they are exempt of all & any things. They are not going to do anything for the people of this country! The people are beneath them,never accept the fact,they have no political life,if people don't vote! We did,bye,bye,boys! Biden won!

I guess he survived , so he figures everyone can.

Arrogant

Secretary Pompous just spreading the MAGA-Love.

Can he be THAT STUPID

And realDonaldTrump & SecPompeo and their guests should sign a document waiving their right to medical services & treatments based on their reckless choice to increase the risk to themselves for contracting covid. & anyone who gets ill because of them can sue them!AP nytimes

Prez wannabe

Have you called out the Dem Mayor of Austin for traveling to Mexico in a private jet for a wedding party? No? Then go away with your sludge.

It's nice to see how they're spending our money.

Nice of you to attempt to cover what Mike Pompeo is doing while ignoring the literally thousands of worse and more perverse actions of governors and other legislators in many states across the country. Your bias is blinding - apparently mostly to you.

The general public would be arrested/fined for having a gathering over 10 people for dinner. Is anybody still doubting what an utter failure this administration has been? They could cares less about American lives. Party on you buffoons!

Irresponsible.

All the politicians and Rich people are doing what ever they want and so will I.

Mikey is a douche. Plain and simple.

CNN你麻痹的东西

He is a mean corrupted minded person , a danger to society and should not ever have the previledge of holding office when they exit the white House .

I thought the Trump family said that COVID was a hoax? Why are so many people still dying of this hoax. Why get a vaccine for a hoax? Now we have to endure the ballot hoax. Also a lie. Now we have the pardoning of the Trump family crimes.

They get what they deserve...

Many of those guests will have a smooth transition to bed rest.

It's ok to say goodbye for him 🤣

Invitations available through Tiktok ...

Pompeo and Trump apparently have a $1 bet going to see who can kill the most people before January 20th.

Are we paying for these parties with tax dollars while we sit on food lines?

Smart people won’t go...smart people will remember this when he runs in 2024! SecPompeo

Trump over American lives.

Good! CNN spreads fear.

Such a jerk ,,just another Trump ass kisser,,,,of no importance,,,,,sits around and eats Twinkies all day ,,,,,fat bastard ,,,,,

What an idiot...

Ive booked a covid jab... the doctor said 'you'll feel a small Pompeo' I think he meant 'a little prick'

More super spreader events. Have these people no conscience?

Apres-nous, le deluge!

It's a protest so it's cool..

CNN CORRUPT

In my life I had 2 Covid patients die .I guess they do not have to worry about Covid .After all they do have great medical care .

Why isn’t this loser in jail

This is another guy who will need a pardon very soon

Scale back those pcr amplifications a little.

Brainless acts until the last minute. Thank God they will be gone soon. Bye stupidity from the White House.

wtfpuertorico Everybody at the White House has already had it.

Covid rapture event on the taxpayer dime ,. Criminal .. The house should open investigations ..

No one cares in the administration. January 20 folks... the change happens.

If any of them get sick, they deserve to be refused health care. The amazing frontline workers putting their lives at risk for these selfish, repulsive ghouls. This is fucking maddening.

😍😍

These people are sick in the head!

COVIDIOT

They are all having going away Parties!

This administration needs to go now

Yes a very stupid thing to do, but the people who choose to go to these parties are stupid also.

I can think of two reasons you'd politely decline...If you are worried about COVID and were allergic to bullshit, because there will be plenty of one and a fuck load of the other....

You better get pardon. You’re still going to prison. Fvckin criminal

But, are we really that surprised? 🤷🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

TanTrump Trump ORDERED the EXTERMINATION Covid Parties for all who could testify against him or Dethroned Royal family ?

Thank goodness there’s a vaccine on the way, otherwise this shit would last forever.

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