President Trump Fires Obama-Era State Department Watchdog

President Trump Fires Obama-Era State Department Watchdog

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The video discusses the firing of Inspector General Steve Linick by President Trump, who cited a lack of confidence without providing specific reasons. This decision sparked backlash from Democrats, who accused Trump of protecting Secretary of State Mike Pompeo from accountability. Linick was reportedly investigating Pompeo at the time. The State Department announced that Ambassador Stephen A. Card would replace Linick.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary role of the Inspector General mentioned in the video?

To conduct foreign policy negotiations

To oversee international relations

To investigate potential political bias

To manage the State Department's finances

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did President Trump decide to remove Steve Linick from his position?

Linick was not performing his duties

Linick was involved in a financial scandal

Linick requested to leave the position

Linick did not have the President's fullest confidence

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What was the reaction of Democrats to Linick's dismissal?

They expressed outrage

They remained neutral

They were unaware of the situation

They supported the decision

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was accused of being protected by President Trump through Linick's dismissal?

The Attorney General

The Secretary of State

The Chief of Staff

The Vice President

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was appointed to take over Steve Linick's position?

Eliot Engel

Mike Pompeo

Stephen A. Card

Gage Jackson