Mike Pompeo

American diplomat and Secretary of State

Mike Pompeo - American diplomat and Secretary of State
Born

December 30th, 1963
61 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Served as the 70th United States Secretary of State from April 2018 to January 2021. Focused on foreign policy during a period of significant geopolitical challenges. Previously served as the director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) from January 2017 to April 2018. Elected to the United States House of Representatives in 2010, representing Kansas's 4th congressional district until 2017. Played a role in shaping U.S. relations with countries such as North Korea, China, and those in the Middle East.

Directed CIA from 2017 to 2018

Served as Secretary of State from 2018 to 2021

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