A State Department official said the secretary could still release a statement and cited mounting pressure more than two weeks after Floyd's killing. And on Tuesday, the American Academy of Diplomacy called on the State Department to do more to foster diversity. Beginning with his tenure as CIA Director and continuing into his time as America's top diplomat, Pompeo has remained loyal to Trump. State Department officials around the world have had to engage in challenging discussions with their counterparts about what is happening across America. Beyond Pompeo, some top State Department officials have addressed the gravity of this moment with their teams.

Source: CNN June 09, 2020 20:34 UTC