Secretary of State Mike Pompeo declined to be interviewed by the Office of the Inspector General about his push for 'emergency' arms sales to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
William Barr said he does not expect a criminal investigation of the former president and vice president after Trump alleged they are guilty of political crimes.declined to be interviewed by the Office of the Inspector General about his push for"emergency" arms sales to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, according to a congressional aide and a source with knowledge of the investigation. Pompeo instead submitted answers in writing to the OIG, according to the source.
MORE: State IG was investigating Trump emergency arms sales to Saudis, Pompeo's use of staff to run errands when fired: Sources President Donald Trump listens to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo during a cabinet meeting at the Cabinet Room of the White House, Oct. 21, 2019, in Washington.The State Department has not responded to requests for comment. An OIG spokesperson said they cannot confirm or deny the existence of any investigations.It's not clear why Linick was removed from his office.
U.S. State Department Inspector General Steve Linick departs after briefing House and Senate Intelligence committees at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Oct. 2, 2019.
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