The extraordinary warning – sent to the State Department's top deputy – came after an earlier bitter exchange between Mike Pompeo and key Democrats.
Mike Pompeo may be involved in 'blatant cover-up' Democrats charge in new salvo aimed at top diplomatWASHINGTON – Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has an"obvious conflict of interest" in the Ukraine scandal and will likely be a key witness in the congressional impeachment inquiry, House Democrats said Tuesday.
Given Pompeo's potential role, he should"not be making any decisions regarding witness testimony or document production in order to protect himself or the president," the lawmakers said. Giuliani and Trump have pressured Ukraine's new government, led by President Volodymyr Zelensky, to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden and his son, Hunter. Giuliani has said he contacted Zelensky's top adviser at the direction of the State Department and has kept officials at that agency abreast of his conversations.WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 16: U.S.
On Tuesday, Pompeo pushed to delay testimony by five State Department officials who House Democrats have asked to depose. He accused Democrats of trying to"intimidate" and"bully" career professionals in their quest to impeach Trump.
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