Pompeo Says Pulling Press Credentials Sends A 'Perfect Message'

Pompeo Says Pulling Press Credentials Sends A 'Perfect Message'

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The transcript discusses NPR's press credentials controversy during a European trip, highlighting the removal of Michele Kelemen and the subsequent criticism. It details a heated exchange between Pompeo and NPR host Mary Louise Kelly over Ukraine, where Pompeo criticized the media's role in targeting President Trump. The transcript also covers Pompeo's efforts to promote press freedom in former Soviet Union countries, where journalists face restrictions, as reported by Reporters Without Borders.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event led to criticism regarding NPR's press credentials during a trip to Europe?

An award given to NPR by Pompeo

Michele Kelemen's removal from the trip

A positive interview with Pompeo

A report on press freedom in Europe

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Pompeo describe the media's behavior in relation to his interview?

Indifferent to political issues

Balanced and fair

Unhinged and harmful

Supportive of the administration

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which countries were mentioned as having tight control over the media?

Germany, France, and Italy

China, North Korea, and Iran

Russia, Ukraine, and Poland

Uzbekistan, Belarus, and Kazakhstan

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What organization reported on the press freedom situation in former Soviet countries?

United Nations

Reporters Without Borders

World Health Organization

International Monetary Fund

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Pompeo's message to former Soviet Union countries regarding press freedom?

To maintain strict control

To ignore international criticism

To loosen restrictions

To increase censorship