President Donald Trump’s decision to oust the State Department’s inspector general may wind up backfiring on Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, whose role in the dust-up and overall use of his perch at Foggy Bottom now face heightened scrutiny from Democrats.The attention comes as Pompeo is under renewed pressure from fellow Republicans to jump into the Senate race in Kansas.
"We unalterably oppose the politically motivated firing of inspectors general and the President’s gutting of these critical positions,” the lawmakers wrote. They cited reports that Pompeo had recommended Trump fire Linick, saying, "It is our understanding that he did so because the inspector general had opened an investigation into wrongdoing by Secretary Pompeo himself.
The news of an inspector general investigation into Pompeo -- and its purported subject matter -- was not entirely shocking. Susan Pompeo’s unusually active role at the CIA when Pompeo was director of the spy agency -- critics likened her to an unofficial “first lady” -- also drew. But CIA spokespersons vigorously defended the Pompeos at the time and said Susan Pompeo had not done anything inappropriate, emphasizing that she had volunteered to help agency employees and their families.
“I think it is good for morale,” said Patrick Kennedy, a former undersecretary of State for management. “A spouse of the secretary of State who travels can meet with diplomats’ family members, can visit the school where the children of diplomats go to – I find that to be appropriate and it can be helpful.”“With respect to my wife’s travel, she is on an important mission as well,” the secretary said in 2019, noting that Susan Pompeo had spoken with U.S.
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Hope so.
what Politico is saying, Nothing will be backfiring nothing to see
Massive corruption. An investigation should commence immediately. Don't let criminals go free.
It's ok to drink the bleach...it wasn't taken out of context.
Not likely ! MSM has predicted he would resign some months back ! Linick could be another whistleblower for the election season.
Trump ousted the State Department's whistle blower in order to coverup the corruptions related his family and Mike Pompeo.
expose remove criminal unfit
He needs to get rid of lying hateful swamp!!!
A rule of thumb has emerged since Impeached Trump took office: If anyone chosen by Trump to head a department or consulting position, who is fully competent, smart...sharp as a tack...knows their shit, will soon be terminated.
We can always hope.
More politico bullshit. Trump had every right to fire his ass. Obama and Clinton did similar things and the media was a silent as a tomb. Remember when Clinton fires every US attorney in the US. Some of whom were investigating his ass. Media, silent.
Trump should fire ALL Obama left overs! ALL democrats anywhere near his administration!
I hope it does. VoteBlueToEndThisNightmare VoteBlueToSaveAmerica2020 VoteBlueToEndThisNightmare VoteBlueToEndThisNightmare
The whole government is on fire
The word 'may' here is being used as a synonym of 'will not'. Not sure if my grade school teacher would have approved of twisting English language like that.
Pompeo's one of the biggest slugs in an administration that leaves slime trails all over the map.
Forces him out so he has to run for senate.
One would think..... but will it?
What a mess with Trump and his administration 🤦♀️
We just went through impeachment, does anyone think Congress has the power to move the other side to do what’s right ? Republicans could watch literally watch anyone in this admin shoot peeps on 5th ave and still exonerate them!
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