Trump Moves to Fire Inspector General Who Was Investigating Mike Pompeo

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Steve Linick was investigating allegations Pompeo used a political appointee as a personal aide for him and his wife.

Former Reporter/Editor

Published May 15 2020 11:17PM EDT

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President Donald Trump has moved to fire the watchdog overseeing the State Department. The elimination of the agency’s inspector general will be effective in 30 days, per a letter

Blake Montgomery

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Trump Moves to Fire Inspector General Who Was Investigating Mike Pompeo

Steve Linick was investigating allegations Pompeo used a political appointee as a personal aide for him and his wife.

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