‘I Won’t Torture’ is Not Enough: Question Pompeo on US Rendition Policy

Numerous concerns have been raised about Mike Pompeo, President Trump’s nominee for secretary of state. Though the US Senate confirmed him as the Central Intelligence Agency director, albeit with significant objection, his new role would be much different and raises a host of new concerns. Expand Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director Mike Pompeo testifies before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., February 13, 2018. © 2018 Reuters One is the influence he could exert over US overseas “rendition” policy – how the US handles the transfer of people…

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