Pompeo Brushes Off Inspector General Resignation In Speedy Presser: 'This Happens'

[Nevilledog]

https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/pompeo-brushes-off-inspector-general-resignation-in-speedy-presser-this-happens

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo barely had a sentence to say Wednesday about the departure of his department’s top watchdog after just three months in the role.

State Department staff were informed via email Wednesday morning that the acting inspector general, Stephen Akard, would be resigning his job effective Friday.

Akard in May replaced inspector general Steve Linick, who was fired while in the middle of an investigation of an emergency declaration that the State Department had used to fast-track an arms sale to Saudi Arabia — among other probes.

“He left to go back home,” Pompeo said of Akard at a press briefing when asked about the news. “This happens. I don’t have anything more to add to that.”

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[soothsayer]

1. These departing people ever going to sing?

It’s like a full choir now

[Andy823]

7. I sure hope so. nt

[dalton99a]

2. "It is what it is. Don't ask questions"

[Sneederbunk]

4. One word: Turnberry.

[gratuitous]

5. Oh, they have a permanent replacement ready to go, then?

According to the Vacancies Reform Act, an "acting" official is supposed to be replaced with a permanent appointee who's been confirmed by the Senate. We know how the Trump administration is all about law-n-order these days, right?

[Brainfodder]

6. IT goes to Jared?