Pence 'heartened' by trans ex-CIA briefer's praise
Former Vice President Mike Pence said he was “heartened” to learn that Julia Curlee, a transgender former CIA officer who served as his daily intelligence briefer during President Donald Trump‘s first term, credited him with treating her “with great dignity” despite his long record of opposing LGBTQ policies.
TL;DR
- Former Vice President Mike Pence was "heartened" by praise from Julia Curlee, a transgender former CIA officer.
- Curlee served as Pence's daily intelligence briefer during President Donald Trump's first term.
- She stated that Pence treated her with "great dignity" and "profound respect and dignity."
- This occurred despite Pence's known record of opposing LGBTQ policies.
- Pence cited his Christian values and belief in treating others with decency and respect as the basis for his actions.