Speaking of the CIA Director, Via Antiwar.com, here’s Trump’s new one, Rep. Mike Pompeo, coming out for war against Assad in 2013:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poRSPorjtyo
Update: The Washington Post says he’s been a fierce critic of the CIA program to arm and train the rebels. So which is it? Or did he change his mind or political position?
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