Former Secretary of State John Kerry acknowledged using a pseudonymous government email address “SESTravel11@state.gov” during his time in the Obama administration, as whistleblowers revealed to Senators Chuck Grassley and Ron Johnson. Concerns have been raised about Kerry’s compliance with federal records laws, prompting a demand for answers from Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Additionally, Grassley and Johnson questioned Kerry’s alleged interference with FBI arrests of Iranian terrorists on American soil. They also highlighted concerns regarding Kerry’s handling of classified information and communication with foreign officials post-office.
The senators emphasized ongoing scrutiny of the State Department’s adherence to records regulations, referencing previous issues with Hillary Clinton and now pointing out questions surrounding President Biden’s email practices.
With a deadline set for July 1, Blinken is required to provide details on Kerry’s email usage for official business, storage of government records, and potential involvement in the Iran Nuclear Deal via the pseudonymous address.
Awaiting the State Department’s response, the developments surrounding Kerry’s email revelations continue to unfold.
Author: Brooke Singman