Pompeo Calls Mehmet Oz Threat To National Security

May 6, 2022 Infighting Is Funny, Republicans

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Friday Pennsylvania GOP Senate candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz—who former President Donald Trump endorsed—poses “national security concerns” due to his ties to the Turkish government and military, and called for Oz’ campaign to provide an explanation.

Pompeo told reporters on a call hosted by Oz’s competitor, David McCormick, he has questions about Oz’s “priorities,” including Oz voting in the 2018 Turkish election and serving in the Turkish military.

Pompeo claimed from his experience adjudicating security clearances, these questions need to be answered as they will be asked while determining Oz’s eligibility for a clearance as a member of Congress.

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On the day of Trump’s rally in PA to support Mehmet Oz, Mike Pompeo is holding a presser to say that Oz poses a threat to national security. https://t.co/PUkhybAnAl

— Ron Filipkowski ?? (@RonFilipkowski) May 6, 2022

Pompeo, who endorsed Oz’s competitor, questioned Oz’s “priorities,” including Oz voting in the 2018 Turkish election and serving in the Turkish military. https://t.co/gaNkjyzRpX

— Forbes (@Forbes) May 6, 2022