Pompeo censures appointments for incoming Biden administration

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has criticized President-elect Joe Biden for some of his cabinet picks.

“I know some of these folks, they took a very different view, they lived in a bit of a fantasy world,” Pompeo said in an interview with Fox News. “They led from behind, they appeased. I hope they will choose a different course.”

Biden selected Antony Blinken, one of his longtime advisers, to replace Pompeo after the Trump administration gave the green light for a transition through the General Services Administration.

Russia pessimistic about improvement of ties with US even under Biden

Russia’s deputy foreign minister expresses pessimism about the improvement of ties between Moscow and Washington even after the assumption of power by President-elect Joe Biden.

“Today we began the process to see what GSA’s decision was and we’ll do everything that’s required by law,” Pompeo said. “We’ll make this work.”

The former CIA chief also denounced Biden’s pick for ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, over her remarks on the US return to “multilateralism” and “diplomacy.”

“I couldn’t tell exactly from her statement, but multilateralism for the sake of hanging out with your buddies at a cool cocktail party?” Pompeo said. “That’s not in the best interest of the United States of America.”

Biden reassures US allies in calls with leaders of Japan, S.Korea, Australia

The leaders of Japan, South Korea and Australia have reaffirmed plans to form close ties with Joe Biden to tackle issues including climate change and regional security.

Long after his victory in the November 3 election, Biden could have access to federal resources and services, GSA Administrator Emily Murphy told him in a letter on Monday.

This is while, Trump has vowed to pursue his legal battles aimed at exposing election fraud but to no avail so far.

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