BREAKING/Rubio Fires Officer Over Hidden Relationship with Daughter of CCP Official

While the State Department declined to detail the internal investigation, officials confirmed that Choi’s failure to report the relationship violated long standing security protocols designed to protect against coercion or compromise by foreign entities

Foreign service officers are required to immediately disclose any “close and continuing contact” with foreign nationals who may have ties to hostile governments.

Choi reportedly told the undercover journalist that his girlfriend’s father was either a provincial or federal education minister within the CCP structure, adding, “She could have been a spy — I don’t even know. ”

After the video’s release, Secretary Rubio moved quickly to recommend termination, citing national security concerns and the need to enforce accountability across diplomatic ranks

“This is a clear case of misconduct and potential compromise,” a State Department official said on background. “Every officer takes an oath to serve the United States and to uphold our security standards. No one is above that.”

Rubio has taken a hard line on countering Chinese influence within U. S. institutions since becoming Secretary of State, tightening vetting procedures for foreign contacts and expanding background checks for personnel stationed in East Asia and Washington-based policy roles.