He had avoided President Trump’s ire and was viewed as a reliable foreign policy interlocutor. Pompeo remains close to Trump, but the president lacks the power he possessed even six months ago. But the moves that Trump officials are making now show they are thinking about their legacy — and realizing their days may be numbered. I have every confidence that Pompeo would be enthusiastic about implementing a foreign policy premised on destruction. Of course, Pompeo remains the secretary of state, a nominally powerful position.

Source: Washington Post August 10, 2020 10:52 UTC