Pompeo Pushes Back On Requests In House Impeachment Probe

The transcript discusses the House's impeachment inquiry, focusing on the request to interview State Department staffers. Pompeo responded, claiming the request was unfeasible and accused the committee of bullying. He also raised concerns about inadequate preparation time and the exclusion of State Department lawyers. The committee, led by Engel, Schiff, and Cummings, insisted on full cooperation and warned against witness intimidation, labeling it as obstruction.

Which committees are involved in the impeachment inquiry?

• Judiciary, Finance, and Foreign Affairs

• Finance, Intelligence, and Oversight

• Intelligence, Foreign Affairs, and Oversight

• Judiciary, Intelligence, and Foreign Affairs

What was Pompeo's main concern regarding the committee's request?

• The legality of the request

• The number of staffers involved

• The location of the depositions

• The short preparation time for staffers

What did Pompeo accuse the committees of doing?

• Ignoring legal procedures

• Blocking State Department lawyers

• Leaking information to the press

• Delaying the inquiry process

How did the committee chairmen respond to Pompeo's letter?

• They demanded full cooperation from the State Department

• They requested more information from Pompeo

• They agreed to change the deposition dates

• They decided to cancel the depositions

What did the committee chairmen warn against in their response?

• Leaking classified information

• Intimidating witnesses

• Ignoring subpoenas

• Delaying the inquiry