US Embassy Seoul has received a request from the State Dept; take down the Black Lives Matter banner

[Dennis Donovan]

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Jim Sciutto ✔@jimsciutto

New: US Embassy Seoul has received a request from the State Dept’s 7th floor – where Secretary Pompeo’s offices are located – that the embassy take down the Black Lives Matter hung from the building’s façade, @NicoleCNN reporting.

U.S. Embassy Seoul ✔@USEmbassySeoul

The U.S. Embassy stands in solidarity with fellow Americans grieving and peacefully protesting to demand positive change. Our #BlackLivesMatter banner shows our support for the fight against racial injustice and police brutality as we strive to be a more inclusive & just society.

9:50 AM - Jun 15, 2020

[dewsgirl]

1. I hate these people.😠

[SoonerPride]

2. They never miss a chance to exert their racism and white supremacy ethos.

[soothsayer]

3. I was wondering whether they'd get in trouble

Guess they did.

[empedocles]

4. 'Request' from State Dept., or demand from trump/pompeo

[SiliconValley_Dem]

9. we'll take our banner down imly when you submit to ethics hearings for misuse

of office, Pomousasseao.

[spanone]

5. fuck pompeo

[lark]

6. Stand strong, Seoul ambassador from USA.

Stand up against the racist hatred and killling drumpf wants and keep that sign up as a sign of your courage.

[Wawannabe]

7. Hhhhmmmmmmm...

This administration is so low that they don’t even reach swamp status. FUCK!

[chowder66]

8. I would love to see a new pick with TWO banners.