Tuesday, March 13, 2018

Trump’s CIA Director Pick Gina Haspel Will Likely Face Questions About Role in Torture

Obama and Eric Holder would have sought her prosecution after taking office.

Legal Insurrection
Haspel ran secret CIA prison in Thailand that used “enhanced” interrogation methods.


"President Donald Trump fired Secretary of State Rex Tillerson this morning and nominated CIA Director Mike Pompeo to take over that role. He also nominated CIA Deputy Director Gina Haspel to lead the spy agency.

"If confirmed, Haspel will become the first woman CIA director. However, she may face a rocky road to confirmation due to her role in torture sessions at a secret prison in Thailand.

"The Republicans have a one seat majority in the Senate. That incredibly slim lead may dissolve with Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) who has always been one of the leading voices against these “enhanced” interrogation techniques the government has used." . . .
CNN will love this.

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