CLEAN : Secretary of State and CIA nominees defended torture says expert

CLEAN : Secretary of State and CIA nominees defended torture says expert

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The video discusses the challenges faced by Secretary Tillerson in representing US foreign policy due to his strained relationship with President Trump. It contrasts this with Secretary Pompeo, who is expected to align more closely with Trump's views, particularly on controversial issues like torture. The video also examines President Trump's shifting stance on torture and highlights Gina Haspel's controversial history with CIA interrogation programs. It concludes with concerns about the potential return to past interrogation practices that tarnished the US's reputation.

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What is known about Gina Haspel's involvement in the CIA during the George W. Bush administration?

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What implications did the actions of the Bush and Obama administrations have on the United States' reputation?

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