Former Vice President Mike Pence expressed that he was pleased to hear Julia Curlee, a transgender former CIA officer who served as his daily intelligence briefer during President Donald Trump's first term, praised him for treating her with dignity. Curlee noted that despite Pence's public opposition to LGBTQ policies, he treated her with respect and invited her family to the White House during her assignment. Pence stated on CNN's 'State of the Union' that his conservative values include treating others with decency and respect. Curlee's comments were part of an essay she wrote for The Atlantic, where she discussed her ouster from government service. Pence's office has not provided additional comments beyond his initial statement.
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Mike Pence Responds to Praise from Transgender Former CIA Officer Julia Curlee
Mike Pence reacted positively to comments made by Julia Curlee, a transgender former CIA officer, who praised his respectful treatment of her during her time as his intelligence briefer. Curlee highlighted that despite Pence's opposition to LGBTQ policies, he treated her with dignity. Pence emphasized the importance of decency and respect in his values.
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Pence says he’s ‘heartened’ after transgender former CIA briefer praises his treatment of her
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Mike Pence Responds to Praise from Transgender Former CIA Officer Julia Curlee