Secretary of State Antony Blinken is under fire for authorizing therapy sessions at the State Department to help employees cope with President-elect Donald Trump’s victory. The sessions, described as “cry sessions” by one source, reportedly used federal funds to address staff reactions to Vice President Kamala Harris’ loss.
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) condemned the move, calling it an inappropriate use of taxpayer money. In a letter to Blinken, Issa expressed concern over the Department’s priorities, stating that its focus should be on implementing the will of the voters rather than accommodating political disappointment.
#US Secretary of State Antony #Blinken is under scrutiny following reports that the State Department organized therapy sessions for employees distressed by Donald #Trump’s 2024 election victory. Critics are questioning the use of taxpayer funds for these sessions, which were… pic.twitter.com/bhKv7qwZVT
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Issa pointed to an agency-wide email promoting the sessions as stress management webinars. He criticized the Department for catering to partisan sensitivities and questioned its ability to carry out Trump’s foreign policy agenda. Issa also suggested employees unwilling to support the incoming administration’s policies should consider resigning.
EMOTIONAL STATE: Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) sent a letter to Secretary of State Blinken demanding he reveal the cost of therapy sessions that were reportedly held after President-elect Trump beat VP Harris. https://t.co/1k4Xy15xsR pic.twitter.com/zogcE7c3le
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The congressman demanded a full accounting of the sessions, including their costs and purpose. He also raised concerns about whether the Department’s actions align with its mission to serve the American public without partisan bias.
The therapy sessions have drawn backlash from conservatives, who argue that taxpayer dollars should not fund activities they see as politically motivated. Critics contend that the incident reflects a deeper issue of partisanship within federal agencies.
Biden regime has been using our tax dollars to host “therapy and listening sessions” for federal employees following Trump’s election win.
Rep. Darrell Issa sent a letter to Antony Blinken demanding answers.
We shouldn’t be paying for the fragile egos of leftists in government. pic.twitter.com/qMonFl6BsL
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The controversy has sparked broader discussions about the role of government institutions during transitions of power. Many are calling for stricter oversight to ensure nonpartisan conduct and responsible use of public resources.
