Pompeo Says Pulling Press Credentials Sends A 'Perfect Message'

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.

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

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

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

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

• United Nations

• Reporters Without Borders

• World Health Organization

• International Monetary Fund

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