Blinken is asked if the State Department is holding therapy sessions indoors

Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., took aim at Secretary of State Antony Blinken after it was reported that the State Department held a therapy session for employees upset by President-elect Trump’s victory.

“I am concerned that the Department is taking care of public employees who have suffered from the normal functioning of American democracy by providing federally funded mental health care because Kamala Harris was not elected President of the United States,” Issa said in a statement. letter to Blinken last week.

The letter comes on the heels of a Free Beacon report earlier this month that detailed two therapy sessions held at the State Department after Trump’s victory, with sources telling the media that one such incident resembled a crying session.

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In one instance, an email was sent to agency staff and offered “an insightful webinar where we look at effective stress management techniques to help you navigate these challenging times” after Trump’s victory, according to the report.

“Change is a constant in our lives, but it often brings stress and uncertainty,” the email said. “Join us for an insightful webinar where we explore effective stress management techniques to help you navigate these challenging times. This session will provide practical tips and techniques to manage stress and maintain your health.”

In his letter to Blinken, Issa argued that the reported times are “disturbing” and that “impartial public officials” should not have to face “personal inconvenience for free and fair elections.”

President Trump’s pick at a campaign event in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Although the Republican attorney acknowledges that the mental health of the agency’s employees is important, he questions the use of taxpayer dollars to counsel those upset about the election, demanding answers about how many sessions have been done, how many more are scheduled, and how much. sessions call the department.

Issa also raised fears that the times may again question the willingness of some of the State Department staff to carry out Trump’s new vision for the agency.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks during an event on May 10, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf)

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“The fact that the Department is holding these sessions raises important questions about the willingness of its employees to implement the legal policies that the American people elected President Trump to follow and implement,” the letter said. “The Trump Administration has the power to change foreign policy, and if foreign service officials can’t follow the preferences of the American people, they should resign and seek political appointments in the next Democrat administration.”

The State Department did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.