US diplomats around the world say Pompeo is leaving them in the dark as they face tough questions from foreign countries on the George Floyd protests

US diplomats have looked to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to brief them on the George Floyd protests, but are not hearing back. Diplomats and staffers told CNN and Politico they are left to field tough questions from foreign officials without direction from Pompeo. Pompeo expressed condolences to Floyd’s family on Fox News on May 31, but has since proffered no statements or directives about the US’ position. Pompeo, an official told Politico, “has decided to delegate leadership on this to lower levels. And that speaks volumes.” A State Department official who spoke with CNN said Pompeo’s silence