Today Gina Haspel was confirmed in a 54-45 majority to become the new CIA Director, following Mike Pompeo, who resigned to become the successor to Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State. Ms. Haspel is a longtime CIA operative, and oversaw torture at a black site in Thailand during the Bush Administration. This type of torture was banned under the Obama Administration, and the fact she oversaw it being carried out caused many senators to cross party lines. 3 Republicans voted against her, and, despite her allegations, 6 Democrats voted for her.
Ms. Haspel's confirmation in the Senate greatly mirrors last November when President Trump was elected. Despite allegations against him, Trump won the election, and the same went for Ms. Haspel. Elected officials that have controversies surrounding them under this current administration is the last thing we need, and we can only hope that the controversy will not follow controversy and Ms. Haspel will lead the CIA in a direction that is beneficial for the country.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-44159593
It’s such a shame when bad people get elected into high status roles.
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