Where are two key former Trump administration officials, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Vice President Mike Pence, now that they have left office? According to U.S. media reports, Pompeo has joined the Hudson Institute, a conservative think tank in Washington, and Pence has returned to his Home state of Indiana, where he does not yet have a permanent residence.
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has joined the Hudson Institute, a conservative think tank in Washington, where he will participate in policy discussions and be close to major Republican donors, which could give him a chance to run for president in 2024, the U.S. news site Axios reported on 26 June.
In a statement written to the Hudson Institute, Pompeo said, “I am pleased to join the Hudson Institute and look forward to contributing to its mission of promoting American leadership and global engagement,” the report said.
Sarah May Stern, chair of the Hudson Institute Board of Trustees, said, “Secretary Pompeo’s exemplary record of public service and his commitment to the values that underpin our mission make this an exciting opportunity for collaboration.”
The Hudson Institute is the new home for many conservative national security officials after they leave public service, such as Tim Morrison, a former member of the National Security Council, Nikki Haley, who served as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, and Jon Lerner, a former adviser to Vice President Mike Pence.
Compared to Pompeo, former Vice President Pence’s situation after leaving office is worrying. According to the U.S. media “Business Insider” (Business Insider) reported on the 26th, sources revealed that the Pence couple returned to their hometown of Columbus, Indiana, in a state of “homelessness”, currently living in a friend’s home.
The report noted that Pence’s financial reports show that he has no real estate in his name, and the Pence couple is still suffering financial hardship and strapped for student loans for their three children. After leaving office, Pence was said to be hoping to enter higher Education and find a well-paying job.
However, when Pence returned to his hometown last week, he was warmly welcomed by folks at the airport upon arrival, and the crowd on the tarmac sang a local song “Back Home Again in Indiana” for him.
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