There are also questions over whether the use of State Department staffers' time to assist her violated federal regulations. The State Department says most diplomats abroad have not been paid during the shutdown. "They felt like fools, since nearly everyone was working -- working around the clock -- but not being paid! At the start of the trip, a State Department spokesperson said her travel would meet all State Department regulations. However, Susan Pompeo also Secretary Pompeo said his wifeplayed a similar role when he served as CIA director.

Source: CNN January 18, 2019 21:57 UTC