Secretary Pompeo asserts (without evidence) that NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly lied twice - saying their interview was only to focus on Iran and that post-interview exchange was to be off record.
A point about each: /con’t
A point about each: /con’t
In interview, transcript shows Pompeo did not contradict @NPRKelly when she noted she confirmed w his aides she’d ask about Ukraine too. (Aide was in room.)
Don’t take my word - here’s State Dep’t transcript:
state.gov/secretary-mich…
/con’t
Don’t take my word - here’s State Dep’t transcript:
state.gov/secretary-mich…
/con’t
Also, Kelly told listeners she was then asked to speak w Pompeo without colleagues or recorder - but that no one sought to place off record. And she said she would not have accepted that. Her account:
npr.org/transcripts/79…
/con’t
npr.org/transcripts/79…
/con’t
Pompeo notably didn’t deny truthfulness of what Kelly said about exchange after interview.
If he wants to accuse distinguished NPR host and correspondent of lying, he should produce additional evidence. This administration often has estranged relationship with fact and truth.
If he wants to accuse distinguished NPR host and correspondent of lying, he should produce additional evidence. This administration often has estranged relationship with fact and truth.
