Controversial Behavior of Darren Beattie
Acting under secretary of state for public diplomacy, Darren Beattie, spread false rumors insinuating that his boss, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, is gay in deleted tweets unearthed by CNN. Beattie has a history of controversial statements and associations.
Key Points
- Darren Beattie spread false rumors insinuating that Secretary of State Marco Rubio is gay
- Beattie has a history of controversial statements and associations
- Rubio declined to comment on the story
Pros
- Exposes inappropriate behavior of a government official
Cons
- Spreading false rumors about a public figure