Pompeo’s trip to Kyiv, slated to start Thursday, comes after a previously announced visit, set for the early days of January, was canceled amid spiraling tensions with Iran.
Former U.S. officials and others who watch Ukraine are not optimistic that Pompeo’s visit will fundamentally reset a relationship badly damaged by the impeachment scandal. They agree, however, that the secretary of State showing up is better than nothing. It’s customary for visiting U.S. secretaries of State to stop by the American embassy in their host country, and Pompeo is expected to follow that tradition.
Trump mentioned Yovanovitch on his infamous July 25, 2019 call with Zelensky—trashing his own ambassador in an extraordinary breach of diplomatic norms. They insisted the Pompeo visit was about reinforcing America’s “steadfast” support for Ukraine, noting that Zelensky, who took office in May 2019, has made strides in implementing anti-corruption reforms.
His new name is Secretary of State Pompous Azz!
Every time I see this, I can envision his face looking like it’s searching for words. We have seen it in every one of his interviews. All he can find is to call her back & act like the bully for his mob boss & rant & curse NPRKelly. He is a failed politician.
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A pathetic representive of the US
I think not.
He’s a wasted bag of flesh — a Political opportunist and foul mouth nothing burger
WLD01 A journalist from the always pot stirring NPR (that's sarcasm) made him lose it. Good thing he's never in a room with world leaders discussing issues that affect millions. (Pro-tip: tell him he looks snazzy in that suit.)
So a reporters word over the Secretary of States word? My money is on Pompano telling the truth...
MSM has told us Pompeo’s resignation was imminent ! Is that fake news ?
In trump world it’s about being an asshole all the time and never apologizing for it.
After he's done apologizing to Amb. Yovanovich, he can extend apologies to the Ukrainian people for saying that we don't care about them. We do.
He should ask his boss to find Ukraine on a map
He canceled it again right?
LOL ACQUITTAL 4MOREYEARSBITCHES
Folding under pressure. It's the Pompeo way.
No it didn’t? Why? Cuz he made a liberal hack cringe? Please!
SecPompeo behavior is boorish at best and definitely childish
Smart women tend to intimidate feckless, immature men. Pompeo was likely not lying when he said he supported everyone on the team - team Trump not team USA. Yovanovitch would not go along wit a “domestic political errand”.
OMG, he yelled.
Does he live in Ukraine? Why is he always going there?
He’s heading to Ukraine? Is he sure he can find it?
im sure he will enjoy Bangladesh just fine
That Ambassador should have been fired the moment Trump was sworn in. Ukraine probably hates her too.
It's inconceivable that any country would believe the 'assurances' of any member of the Trump administration. His 'assurances' last only as long as they suit his narcissism. Pompeo is a prime enabler of this behavior and disgrace to the US Army. His 'word' means nothing.
How would Politico know? Watch what you read...Politico is definitely not on the inside White House intelligence nor decisions!
It’s funny Pompeo thinks The Ukraine is Bangladesh on the map. He’s as dumb as trump.
Maybe he SecPompeo can take take Lev with him! Hahahaha
Your funny, you said NPR, respected, and journalist all in the same sentence, despite the fact that they have NOTHING to do with one another.
PompeoMeltdown
BS. Why should anyone be forced to deal with the nonstop lies told about them or questioned about any of Schiff's wild conspiracy theories that he's promoted for the last 3 years?
It’s falling apart
Worst secretary of state ever. SecPompeo
He never would have asked a male reporter to find Ukraine on a map.
I'm beginning to think Pompeo doesn't know where Bangladesh is...
Can HE find it on a map
Good, it should. Pompeo has proven time and time again he's a lying, condescending piece of garbage. He should not be representing the US in a tiddly winks contest, much less as Sec of State.
“Do you think Americans care about Ukraine?” Said by the Secretary of State to a reporter. He us as bad ss his boss.
Mike’s getting edgy from to much exposure to Trump dirt. No longer the squeaky clean retired military gentleman, he now looks like just another Trump puppet.
I believe her
Poor triggered Libs. Stupid reporters asking the same thing over & over. Ask & answered. Don’t worry, as Hillary spewed. “At this point, what difference does it make?”
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SecPompeo if he follows trump's maps, he'll end up on the north shore of Alabama.
He might have to stop in the nearby country Bangladesh to prove he totally knows where it is
nahaltoosi Let me guess. Following in true Trumpian tradition, he's taking a pass on visiting our embassy and its staff.
Will he be visiting Odessa while he's there? I have him in a sweepstake as the Trump admin member whose clothes are most likely to be found on a beach -and he's seriously coming apart right now
Pompeo should not be going to Ukraine....
When the parallels to Poland 1939 where never more clear. Why wmelse would Putin be trying to rewrite the truth about how WWII began?
Please send a map to Pompeo. Send a new one or draw one with a crayon 🖍 or a sharpie 🖊 be creative. The US Department Of State Attention: Mike Pompeo 2201 C St., NW Washington, DC 20520 MapsForPompeo
Intentionally, I am sure
What gives? Why would he act like that? Are things unravelling so much he has to lash out like that? Very rude and inappropriate of him. Stop talking to the press if that is how he handles tough questions. 👎
Like SecPompeo would know that awkward means. He thinks, he and this administration stand above everything and nobody can do anything about it. So far he may not be wrong about it, because his behaviour is blindly supported by those that could make a difference, namely GOP
Why because he doesn’t know where Ukraine is located and he will get lost?
That so called 'Respected' NPR 'Journalist' DOESN'T HAVE A NAME? 🤣🤣🤣🤣 POLITICO YOU'RE SO FULL OF Schiff💩!!
Y’all thirsty today after this morning.
Shame on him! This is a very good reporter who know what she is talking about
He's actually going to end up in Bangladesh? Because I think the single worst Secretary of State was projecting earlier.
He’s a disgrace. This is abuse journalists put up with every single day. We’re people too.
Smh... TDS JournalismIsDead nahaltoosi
Oh SecPompeo I would love to be a fly on wall when you are trying to meet with Ukraine . Seeing that you said no one cares about them. When really you meant you and trump don’t.
Stunning SecPompeo would bully a female reporter for asking a relevant question to impeachment.
Nothing will be done, business as usual in 2 days. Some other country, that may be free in 50 years, will read about the fall of our free government and they will wonder why we let it this all happen.
Can he find Ukraine on a map?
Of course. I said he would cancel again. Also have a reporter ask him about this story--------
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