State IG Steve Linick appeared before HFAC on June 3rd. You can read his prepared statement in the link below. There is also a summary of his congressional interview today. We understand that a transcript will be made available publicly at some point.
Politico reports:
“Linick also confirmed to lawmakers that he was investigating Pompeo and his wife for “allegations of misuse of government resources.” Linick revealed that he had sought documents from Pompeo’s executive secretary, Lisa Kenna, and discussed the probe with Bulatao and another senior State Department official, Stephen Biegun, to ensure that Pompeo’s inner circle “would not be surprised.” Pompeo later told The Washington Post that he was unaware of the investigation.”
The panel plans to seek interviews with the following current and former State Department officials. Dear HFAC, please have public hearings so we can see them earn points in their professional ethos scorecards.
- Under Secretary for Management Brian Bulatao (Pompeo BFF)
- Executive Secretary Lisa Kenna (Nominee to be U.S. Ambassador to Peru)
- Senior Adviser Toni Porter
- Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs R. Clarke Cooper
- Former Deputy Assistant Secretary Marik String, Acting Legal Adviser
- Deputy Assistant Secretary of Political-Military Affairs Mike Miller
- Former Deputy Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs Charles Faulkner
Related:
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@StateDept Officials Reportedly Wary of Acting IG Akard Who Also Reports to Pompeo BFF Bulatao.
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Trump to fire State/OIG Steve Linick who is reportedly investigating Pompeo
Fired State Dept inspector general Steve Linick’s opening statement to congressional investigators who are privately interviewing him today: pic.twitter.com/m2HTFKw0uW
— Nahal Toosi (@nahaltoosi) June 3, 2020
Took some doing to save the file, then blow it up, but the testimony is worth is. @Diplopundit https://t.co/eYCHKxMQYz
— Svetozar (@CountTilly) June 4, 2020
State Department IG Steve Linick who Trump fired confirms in interview with members of Congress his office was looking into two matters that directly touched on Pompeo’s conduct and that senior State Department officials were aware of his investigations pic.twitter.com/WrDBxLwNPD
— Jason Leopold (@JasonLeopold) June 4, 2020
Steve Linick, the ousted inspector general, says he wanted to ask the secretary of state about his role in an “emergency” arms sale to Saudi Arabiahttps://t.co/8DGMOoA7AI
— Robert Maguire (@RobertMaguire_) June 4, 2020
Steve Linick was stunned by the Friday phone call telling him he was fired as State Department IG.
He was denied access to his email and office. He asked for a reason and was given none, according to person familiar with his account.
W/@JonLemire https://t.co/TBvljUOiBJ
— Eric Tucker (@etuckerAP) June 3, 2020
Ousted State Department IG testifying before lawmakers probing Trump's decision to fire him https://t.co/XbjW45Rfi3 via @usatoday
— Deirdre Shesgreen (@dshesgreen) June 3, 2020
Administration officials said Trump fired the State Dept's inspector general this month because his office was suspected of leaking to the media — but an independent investigation earlier this year found Steve Linick and his office had done no such thing. https://t.co/tQpvHr5g6T
— Citizens for Ethics (@CREWcrew) June 1, 2020
PRESS RELEASE: @AcadofDiplomacy addresses the removal of four key Inspectors General, including the dismissal of the State Department IG, and calls on the Administration and Congress to ensure accountability. https://t.co/zbXZvCUJLJ pic.twitter.com/U3N88peZNF
— Academy of Diplomacy (@AcadofDiplomacy) May 18, 2020
More related posts:
- Senate Confirms Steve Linick; State Dept Finally Gets an Inspector General After 2,066 Days Sept 2013
- After 1,989 Day-Vacancy — President Obama Nominates Steve Linick as State Dept Inspector General 2013
- It Took Awhile But Here It Is — Going After @StateDept OIG Steve Linick With Fake Sleeper Cells Jan 2016
- Kerry Stands By Linick as Clinton Campaign Goes the Full Monty on @StateDept Inspector General March 2016
- State/OIG Officially Releases Report aka @StateDept Email Crap When FAM is Optional May 2016
- OIG Steve Linick Seeks Legislative Support For Kill Switch on State Dept “Investigating Itself” April 2015
- Benghazi Select Committee Invites DS Greg Starr (Again) and IG Steve Linick to Hearing #2 Dec 2014
- Pompeo Now Concerned About Improper Treatment of “Distinguished Professionals” Oct 2019
- @StateDept’s Retaliatory Security Clearance Revocation Now Punishable By [INSERT Three Guesses] Sept 2018
- State/OIG “Looking Into” Reported Political Targeting of @StateDept Career Employees Feb 2018
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