Childhood and Education Journey of Mike Pompeo in Timeline

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Mike Pompeo

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Mike Pompeo. A timeline of key moments.

Mike Pompeo is an American politician who held significant roles in the Trump administration. He was the Director of the CIA from 2017 to 2018 and then served as the 70th United States Secretary of State from 2018 to 2021. Prior to his executive branch service, Pompeo was a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Kansas's 4th congressional district from 2011 to 2017.

October 2, 2018: Assassination of Jamal Khashoggi

On October 2, 2018, Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi was assassinated. A CIA assessment later concluded with "high confidence" that Saudi Arabia's crown prince Mohammad bin Salman ordered the assassination.

January 2022: Weight Loss Claims and Skepticism

In January 2022, Mike Pompeo claimed in an interview with Fox News to have lost over 90 lb (41 kg) in six months through diet and exercise, a claim that was met with skepticism due to his age and past misleading statements.