Pompeo, Emboldened After Bolton Exit, Takes Lead on Saudi Cr
Posted: Sat Sep 21, 2019 2:30 pmVOA - Arts and Entertainment
[unable to retrieve full-text content]Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is facing his first major crisis in determining how to respond to the attacks on Saudi oil facilities, which he blamed on Iran. In response to the attacks, President Donald Trump has approved the deployment of U.S. troops — defensive in nature — and military equipment to Saudi Arabia. VOA's Diplomatic Correspondent Cindy Saine looks at Pompeo's close relationship with the president and his leadership skills on display.
[unable to retrieve full-text content]Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is facing his first major crisis in determining how to respond to the attacks on Saudi oil facilities, which he blamed on Iran. In response to the attacks, President Donald Trump has approved the deployment of U.S. troops — defensive in nature — and military equipment to Saudi Arabia. VOA's Diplomatic Correspondent Cindy Saine looks at Pompeo's close relationship with the president and his leadership skills on display.