Pence says he’s ‘heartened’ after transgender former CIA briefer praises his treatment of her

Former Vice President Mike Pence said he was “heartened” to learn that Julia Curlee, a transgender former CIA officer who served as his daily intelligence briefer during President Donald Trump‘s first term, credited him with treating her “with great dignity” despite his long record of opposing LGBTQ policies. “I appreciate the kind words. My conservative…