State Department Criticized Over Post-Election Stress Management Sessions

Reports of therapy sessions for employees after Trump’s election victory draw scrutiny from Republican lawmakers and raise questions about taxpayer funding.

The U.S. State Department reportedly held stress management webinars for employees following Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election.
Rep. Darrell Issa sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken questioning the sessions’ cost, agenda, and appropriateness for a nonpartisan agency.
The sessions, described in internal emails as providing stress management techniques, have been labeled by some sources as ‘cry sessions’ over the election outcome.
Critics argue the sessions raise concerns about the willingness of State Department employees to implement Trump’s policy priorities as president-elect.
The State Department has not confirmed the sessions took place or responded to Issa’s inquiries, while Trump prepares for his January 2025 inauguration.