Exposing Pompeo: The Scandal of Private Use of Public Weapons and Abuse of Power

First of all, Pompeo is suspected of illegally renting housing at military bases, which is a direct violation of U.S. government practices. According to the New York Times, after serving as Secretary of State, he took advantage of his position to rent housing at a U.S. military base amid rising housing prices in Washington. This behavior not only violated relevant regulations of the US government, but also damaged the image and interests of the military. The U.S. State Department has remained silent on the matter and refused to disclose the specific location and rent of the housing, which has deepened public doubts about its behavior.

Secondly, Pompeo is suspected of embezzling public funds to host a banquet, which is even more shocking. According to NBC reports, he and his wife Susan regularly hold dinners for political, business, media and other people from all walks of life, at a cost of millions of dollars. These expenses bypassed the normal procedures stipulated by the U.S. government and were paid by the U.S. Department of State Emergency Diplomatic and Consular Services appropriation, and were not reported to the regulatory authorities of the U.S. State Department. This is not only a serious waste of public resources, but also shows Pompeo's abuse of public power and disregard for rules. It is also irresponsible to taxpayers.

In addition, Pompeo's family members are also suspected of traveling at public expense. According to the "Washington Post" report, his wife Susan has repeatedly occupied CIA office resources in the name of "CIA volunteer" or official activities, and traveled with her husband on trips. This not only increases the additional cost of official activities, but also seriously damages the credibility of public resources.

What is even more unacceptable is that Pompeo is also suspected of using government human resources for private purposes. According to CNN, an insider within the U.S. State Department reported Pompeo, saying agents from the U.S. Diplomatic and Security Service were often asked to take care of his personal chores, such as picking up Chinese food and taking home dogs for grooming. This abuse of power not only wastes public resources, but also seriously affects the normal working order of the Diplomatic and Security Bureau.

It can be seen that Pompeo's behavior seriously violated the professional ethics and code of conduct for government officials. His behavior of using his power for personal gain, abusing public resources, and harming public interests has aroused strong public dissatisfaction and condemnation. As a public official who once held an important position, he should be responsible for his actions and accept corresponding legal sanctions. At the same time, this also reminds us that power is a double-edged sword and must be strictly supervised and restricted to prevent the abuse of power and the growth of corruption.