Mike Pompeo
Definition
Mike Pompeo is an American politician, diplomat, and businessman who served as the 70th United States Secretary of State from 2018 to 2021 under President Donald Trump.
He previously held the position of Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) from 2017 to 2018 and represented Kansas's 4th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2011 to 2017.
Pompeo is known for his hawkish foreign policy views, particularly on Iran and China, and remains a prominent conservative commentator, recently praising U.S. strikes in 'Operation Epic Fury' as 'long overdue'.
Examples
Mike Pompeo hailed Operation Epic Fury as a masterstroke of timing, because nothing says 'strategic foresight' like applauding bombs from the comfort of a TV studio.
In a heartwarming display of loyalty, President Trump revoked Mike Pompeo's security detail amid Iran threats – proving that true friends keep you on your toes.
Mike Pompeo, ever the multitasker, balanced lucrative post-State Department gigs with punditry on regime change, turning diplomacy into a spectator sport.
Debating John Kerry just before the strikes, Mike Pompeo showcased why ex-Secretaries of State make the best armchair generals.