State Department official blasts 'moronic' Washington Post report on Marco Rubio's required military flights
A State Department official blasted The Washington Post on Wednesday, accusing the paper of publishing a "moronic" report that criticized Secretary of State Marco Rubio for using a military aircraft when he is required to do so.
Key points
- "The Washington Post is trying to make a scandal out of Secretary Rubio traveling to attend his son's football games," former White House press advisor Pat Adams wrote.
- "Officials’ reimbursements are rarely made public, but the amounts required cover only a fraction of the true cost, occasionally leading to scrutiny and controversy for Republican and Democratic appointees alike," they added.
- The Washington Post did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The Post published the story, "Flying by pricey military jet, Rubio rarely misses a Florida football game," which noted that the Secretary of State "is required to travel by government plane" when visiting his alma mater, where his son currently plays on the team.
Additional details
- The State Department declined further comment to Fox News Digital.
- The report also drew criticism on social media.
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