To President Trump and his allies, diplomats appearing before impeachment investigators over White House objections are evidence of a 'deep state.' But State Department employees see that cooperation as a chance to reassert foreign policy norms.
, a National Security Council staffer who worked closely with the former Ukrainian ambassador.
“That basic understanding no longer holds true,” she said according to the text of her opening statement to lawmakers. “Today, we see the State Department attacked and hollowed out from within.” Mick Mulvaney, the acting White House chief of staff, argued last week that the diplomats were disparaging Trump because they were upset that he was imposing his political priorities on their work. He singled out in particular McKinley, who entered the foreign service while Republican Ronald Reagan was in the White House and had served under both presidents of both parties.
The White House has insisted the administration, including career officials, would not participate in the impeachment investigation. Democrats have compelled the testimony of most of the officials through subpoenas and the State Department has so far not retaliated against those who have appeared.
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