Pompeo Lashes Out At Reporter After Interview On Ukraine, Ambassador

The transcript details an interview between NPR's Mary Louise Kelly and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Initially focused on U.S. policy toward Iran, the interview shifted to questions about Ukraine and former ambassador Marie Yovanovich, which frustrated Pompeo. After the recorded interview, Pompeo confronted Kelly about the Ukraine questions, using strong language. NPR defended Kelly's integrity after Pompeo accused her of breaking journalistic norms by reporting the off-record conversation.

What was the initial topic of discussion in the interview with Mike Pompeo?

• The removal of Marie Yovanovich

• The impeachment case against President Trump

• U.S. policy toward Iran

• The media's treatment of the administration

How did Pompeo react when the topic shifted to Ukraine?

• He refused to continue the interview

• He changed the subject back to Iran

• He expressed frustration and left the room

• He calmly answered the questions

What did Pompeo question about the relevance of Ukraine?

• Whether it was important to the impeachment case

• If it was a significant issue for the media

• Whether Americans cared about Ukraine

• If it was a topic for international discussion

What was the main controversy following the interview?

• The timing of the interview release

• The accuracy of the reported statements

• If the post-interview conversation was off the record

• Whether the interview was conducted fairly

How did NPR respond to Pompeo's accusations?

• They apologized for the misunderstanding

• They stood by Mary Louise Kelly's integrity

• They retracted the report

• They issued a statement of neutrality