Mike Pompeo

The Liberty Score is a rating system assessing how closely an individual’s views align with core Libertarian principles. Scores are based on a 0-100 scale, with 100 representing a fully Libertarian position and 0 representing complete opposition to Libertarian values. The grading criteria include:

Personal Freedom (25 points): Support for individual rights in personal choices, including medical freedom, privacy, and bodily autonomy.
Economic Freedom (25 points): Advocacy for a free-market economy, low taxation, and minimal government interference in business.
Limited Government (25 points): Commitment to reducing the size and scope of government, limiting regulatory power, and upholding states’ rights.
Non-Intervention (25 points): Opposition to unnecessary foreign entanglements, support for a non-interventionist foreign policy, and minimal military presence abroad.

Each category will be scored, then averaged to form the individual’s overall Liberty Score, providing a clear snapshot of their alignment with Libertarian ideals. Grades are provided by AI

Not Selected for Any Cabinet Position

Status: Denied by Campaign

Liberty Score: 35

Warhawk Status: WARHAWK

Liberty Score Assessment:

Personal Freedom (10/25): Mike Pompeo has supported policies that enhance government surveillance and data collection in the name of national security, raising concerns about individual privacy rights.
Economic Freedom (10/25): While Pompeo advocates for free-market principles, his support for certain government interventions, such as sanctions and trade restrictions, indicates a mixed stance on economic freedom.
Limited Government (5/25): His endorsement of expansive national security measures and specific economic interventions suggests a preference for a more active government role in these areas.
Non-Intervention (5/25): Pompeo has consistently supported military interventions and a robust U.S. presence abroad, aligning with a more interventionist foreign policy stance.

Bio:

Mike Pompeo, former Secretary of State and CIA Director under President Trump, will not be joining Trump’s upcoming administration, according to a recent statement from the president-elect. Trump expressed appreciation for Pompeo’s past service but confirmed he would not be part of the new cabinet lineup. Pompeo was instrumental in shaping foreign policy during Trump’s first term, particularly through his hardline approaches to Iran, North Korea, and China. His experience includes key diplomatic negotiations and a background in intelligence, positioning him as a prominent figure in Trump’s previous administration.

Career Highlights:

Secretary of State (2018–2021): Led U.S. diplomacy with a focus on sanctions against Iran, negotiations with North Korea, and strong U.S.-China relations.
CIA Director (2017–2018): Oversaw intelligence operations, including strategic shifts to address global security threats.
U.S. Representative for Kansas’s 4th District (2011–2017): Served on the House Intelligence Committee, advocating for national security policies.
Military and Business Background: Graduated first in his class from West Point and served as a cavalry officer before founding Thayer Aerospace.

Trump’s Statement on Pompeo’s Exclusion:

In a recent statement, Trump said, “I will not be inviting former Ambassador Nikki Haley, or former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, to join the Trump Administration, which is currently in formation. I very much enjoyed and appreciated working with them previously, and would like to thank them for their service to our Country. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”

This announcement reflects Trump’s intent to shape his administration with new advisors, diverging from some of the high-profile figures from his first term.