Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, in an interview Friday with Fox News, spoke out against a last-minute decision from a leading human rights group to rescind a prestigious award after apparent complaints from media critics. Pompeo was set to receive the 2019 Foley American Hostage Freedom Award at a gala hosted by the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation on Tuesday night. Speaking to “Fox & Friends” Friday, Pompeo addressed the controversy, suggesting the award was pulled due to pressure from media outlets. We look forward to working closely with Secretary Pompeo and this administration on these efforts to bring Americans safely home." ISIS FIGHTERS, ASSOCIATES MUST BE HELD 'ACCOUNTABLE' FOR DECISIONS, MOTHER OF SLAIN JOURNALIST JAMES FOLEY SAYS“I was truly honored to have been selected to receive the 2019 Foley American Hostage Freedom Award.

Source: Fox News April 05, 2019 13:42 UTC