Pompeo Lashes Out At Reporter After Interview On Ukraine, Ambassador

Pompeo Lashes Out At Reporter After Interview On Ukraine, Ambassador

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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.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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