Continuing the story on allegations Russia had offered “bounties” for killing US troops in Afghanistan, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is now claiming he told Russia they’ll “pay an enormous price” for having done so, elaborating on past claims he’d brought up.
Pompeo’s comments are likely aimed at answering questions about what the administration did about these allegations, which were leaked weeks ago. At the same time, it raises questions, since the administration has insisted the whole thing was a hoax, as to why Pompeo was still using it as a reason to threaten Russia.
Russia and the Taliban both denied that the allegations, and other US officials say they don’t have evidence that any money was ever paid over anything that happened in Afghanistan. With the US already having a peace deal in Afghanistan, it may also be beside the point.
Being at least nominally tough on Russia is important for the administration, especially months before an election. This is likely why the matter keeps coming up, and why President Trump insists he’s the toughest person on Russia ever.
Pompeo seems to be auditioning for the next administration…
Presidential cabinets technically survive the transition and offer their resignations as a courtesy. Robert Gates served under both Shrub and Obama as Defense Secretary.
If Trump somehow succeeded in delaying the 2020 elections, he’d only succeed in installing President Pompeo, in the absence of duly elected officials.
Yup. Either that or setting himself up for a run in ’24? At any rate, a fat rat that is swimming away from the sinking SS Trump.
would anyone require money to kill an amerikan imperialist?
Laughable.
Without any evidence to back his claims, Mr. we lie we cheat we steal, a second rate gangster, threatens and lectures a highly skilled and respected diplomat.
Pompeo does not even reach Sergei Lavrov`s shoe laces.
A fool who still believes what those idiots are saying.
How many of those Stingers are still in the hands of CIA’s favourite terrorist group Al Qaeda.?
The story of Russian bounties may have some validity. It’s nothing different than when we armed and trained the same person they said was responsible for 911, to fight the Soviets in the 80’s.
What’s true? What’s false? But if it’s a hoax, why the threats? And if America thinks they can defeat Russia on the battlefields, 😆.
We lie. Why do we lie? Because.