The U.S. State Department reportedly offered therapy sessions for employees following Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election.
In a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Cali) expressed concern over the alleged sessions. “I am concerned that the Department is catering to federal employees who are personally devastated by the normal functioning of American democracy through the provision of government-funded mental health counseling because Kamala Harris was not elected President of the United States,” Issa wrote.
He further questioned the impartiality of State Department employees, stating, “It is disturbing that ostensibly nonpartisan government officials would suffer a personal meltdown over the results of a free and fair election, something the United States champions around the world.”
Issa’s letter included inquiries about the number of sessions held, their cost, and any future plans. The Free Beacon reported on November 11 that the State Department had conducted an hour-long therapy session and scheduled another for November 13. According to sources cited by the outlet, an internal email invited employees to discuss their feelings about the election results and offered stress management techniques. One source reportedly described the session as a “cry session.”
On X (formerly Twitter), Issa continued his criticism: “The State Department is using taxpayer funds to provide post-election therapy sessions for employees. End this.”
