NPR host Kelly writes op-ed after Pompeo interview, saying journalists aren't out to 'score political points'

After the interview, Kelly said Pompeo berated her, questioned whether Americans care about Ukraine and challenged her to find the country on a map.

WASHINGTON – National Public Radio host Mary Louise Kelly addressed Secretary of State Mike Pompeo calling her a liar in aon Tuesday night that reflected on the role of journalists in holding public figures to account.

After the interview, Kelly said Pompeo berated her, questioned whether Americans care about Ukraine and challenged her to find Ukraine on a map. On Saturday, Pompeo Much of the op-ed recounted the portion of her interview with Pompeo that focused on tensions with Iran, as well as an interview she did earlier this month with Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif.

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