Investigation Finds Pompeo Did Not Break The Law For Arms Sale

The transcript discusses the use of a national emergency designation by the U.S. government to sell arms to Gulf Arab countries, including Saudi Arabia. The State Department claims the sale was legal under the Arms Export Control Act. An investigation into the sale was initially led by former Inspector General Steve Linick, who was later ousted by President Trump. His successor, Stephen Akard, resigned after recusing himself from the investigation.

What was the purpose of using a national emergency designation in the context of the arms sale?

• To bypass Congress for immediate action

• To reduce military spending

• To increase arms production

• To enhance diplomatic relations

Which act provides the emergency authorities for arms sales?

• Foreign Assistance Act

• International Emergency Economic Powers Act

• Arms Export Control Act

• National Defense Authorization Act

How much was the arms sale to Gulf Arab countries worth?

• $5 billion

• $8.1 billion

• $10 billion

• $12 billion

Who was the former Inspector General handling the investigation initially?

• Stephen Akard

• Caitlin Baldwin

• Michael Horowitz

• Steve Linick

What action did Stephen Akard take regarding the investigation?

• He concluded the investigation

• He expanded the investigation

• He was promoted to a higher position

• He recused himself and resigned