He was pissed off because he couldn't answer the questions.
Audio at the link.
Pompeo explodes at NPR reporter, asks if she could find Ukraine on a map
"Verbally Assaulted"?
Is that something like "hurting a snowflakes feelings"?
Or maybe "not taking someone's bullshit"?
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Apparently these folks never recited the old preschool adage "sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me." These must have been the kids that cried and called for the teacher whenever a classmate said something that hurt their feelings.
It doesn't matter. He's the Secretary of State. You know, a position in government that used to have credibility and authority. He's responsible for our image as nation to our allies...and our enemies. Honestly, if he wants to take the heat off Trump and his lousy decisions, he could at least try and maintain some dignity of his position when addressing members of the media. Can you imagine Colin Powell or Condoleezza Rice responding in the same way that this hayseed hack does?
I hadn't listened to the audio when I posted that, and I'm guessing you haven't either. See post 50 and listen to the linked audio file, and let me know if you still think there's any merit to the characterization of his answers as "irate" or "exploding."
I did listen to the audio and I maintain my opinion. You are the Secretary of State. You should be above and beyond a response like this.