Pompeo: Khashoggi report released by ‘reckless’ Biden administrator

Former Secretary of State Mike PompeoMike Pompeo – Saudi Crown Prince Approved Khashoggi’s Killing of Golden Trump Statue at CPAC Ridiculed Online Five Things to Watch at CPAC PLUS on Sunday denounced the publication by the Biden administration of a declassified report regarding Saudi Arabia’s involvement in the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, calling the release of the report a “reckless” decision.

Speaking to Fox News on Sunday, the former secretary of state under the Trump administration argued that the Biden administration was “politically” motivated in releasing the report and was determined to sour U.S.-Saudi relations over the question.

“[T]The publication of this report was reckless. It was political. It was aimed at harming a relationship with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by using intelligence in a way that, as a former CIA director, I would never have defended, “Pompeo said, adding:” I therefore regret that they chose to do so. . It was a political coup. “

“I regret that because this administration wants to develop a relationship with Iran and destroy one with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, it has chosen to use intelligence to do so,” continued the former secretary.

Pompeo’s remarks are by far the strongest criticism of any former Trump administration official on the matter. Democrats argued that the Biden administration has done more to hold the Saudi government accountable for Khashoggi’s death, while saying the White House could do more to punish Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and other senior officials who would be involved in the murder.

Democrat Sen. Chris CoonsChris Andrew Coons Democrats don’t trust GOP with 1/6 commission: “These people are dangerous” Sunday’s show preview: 2024 hopes rally at CPAC; House passes coronavirus relief; vaccination effort continues Hill’s Morning report – Presented by the AIDS Institute – Senate refers minimum wage, House votes on relief bill today READ MORE (Del.) Told on CNN’s “State of the Union” on Sunday that he was “optimistic” that he hoped the Biden administration would do more to hold the Saudi government accountable for Khashoggi’s death across the board .

“I am optimistic that our role in terms of the war in Yemen, the responsibility here for the murder of Khashoggi and the other ways the US-Saudi relationship may change is in fact going to give the responsibility that I have claimed,” he said. he said, adding that the United States is “recalibrating” its relations with the kingdom.