Donald Trump has decided not to include Mike Pompeo in his Cabinet – even though he is considered a loyal follower. Image: trapezoid
The new President of the United States has made his first personnel decision. He decided not to bring Mike Pompeo into the Cabinet — even though the former secretary of state was considered a loyal follower.
Renzo Ruf, Washington/ch media
The United States is facing a shift in foreign policy. Newly elected President Donald Trump announced over the weekend that he would not appoint Nikki Haley, 52, and Mike Pompeo, 60, to his future Cabinet. The two Republicans are seen as figureheads for a party that advocates the continuation of traditional security policies. This will certainly include continued support for Ukraine.
Haley's rejection was not surprising. She challenged Trump in the Republican primaries and harshly criticized the new (and old) president in the primaries. Even after her apparent defeat, she distanced herself from Trump. Shortly before Election Day, Haley published an opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal titled “Trump Isn't Perfect, But He's the Better Choice.”
On the other hand, Pompeo’s rejection came out of nowhere. He had actively campaigned for Trump and was considered a possible candidate for the defense secretary position after the Republican victory. Pompeo is represented by his loyal service to the then-president during his first term as CIA director and secretary of state, despite differing views. Pompeo also traveled to Switzerland in this capacity for an official visit to the country in 2019.
Clearly, influential voices around Trump are resisting Pompeo taking a key cabinet post. He was blocked by Donald Trump Jr. and commentator Tucker Carlson, among others, Politico reported. The two have made no secret of their disagreement with Pompeo's foreign policy philosophy in the past.
Triple victory for Trump's Republicans
Trump secured a clear victory in Tuesday's presidential election. He won all seven contested political states and received 312 of 538 Electoral College votes. Nationally, Trump received 50.6% of the vote.
In the Senate, Republicans will hold 53 of the 100 seats, an increase of four seats from the previous Legislature. Republicans hold a slim majority in the House of Representatives. The counting of votes here is still ongoing.
Trump, meanwhile, is expected to arrive in Washington on Wednesday. He has accepted Joe Biden's invitation and will be received by the outgoing president in the Oval Office. Trump abandoned the tradition after losing the 2020 presidential election. (aargauerzeitung.ch)
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