Sec. of State Mike Pompeo: There will be a smooth transition to a second Trump administration
During a press briefing on Nov. 10, 2020, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo responded to questions about what the State Department is doing to prepare for Presidentelect Biden s incoming administration. For access to live and exclusive video from CNBC subscribe to CNBC PRO: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday did not acknowledge Presidentelect Joe Bidens victory in the election when he was asked whether he would cooperate with the Biden administrations transition team. There will be a smooth transition to a second Trump administration, Pompeo said during a State Department news conference. The State Department didnt immediately respond to CNBCs request for a clarification of Pompeos remark. Were going to count all the votes, the nations top diplomat added, saying: The world should have every confidence that the transition necessary to make sure that the State Department is functional today, successful today and successful when the presid
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