Mike Pompeo confirmed as Secretary of State in victory for hardliners
2018-04-27 10:40:48 source：Independent
April 26, 2018
The Senate confirmed Mike Pompeo to be America’s next secretary of state, rounding out a markedly more hawkish national security team for Donald Trump.
Currently the CIA director, Mr Pompeo has been one of the president’s closest allies and shares Mr Trump’s aggressive stance towards Iran, echoing the president’s calls to shred a nuclear deal negotiated under Barack Obama.
In a statement praising Mr Pompeo's confirmation, Mr Trump said America's new head diplomat “has my trust”.
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