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Michael Richard Pompeo
Former U.S. Secretary of State & CIA Director
Secretary of State 2018-2021, CIA Director 2017-2018
Overview
Mike Pompeo served as CIA Director and then Secretary of State under Trump. He was deeply involved in the Ukraine pressure campaign that led to Trump's first impeachment, testified in closed session, and promoted conspiracy theories about Biden. He took taxpayer-funded trips that appeared to be campaigning for potential 2024 presidential run.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
Central role in Ukraine pressure campaign
Refused to defend Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch
Used taxpayer funds for apparent campaign trips
Madison dinners with political donors on government dime
Pushed Benghazi conspiracy theories
Wife used government resources improperly
Blocked State Department witnesses from testifying at impeachment
Related Investigations (4)
Criminal Charges & Violations
8 documented violations
18 U.S.C. § 1505 (Obstruction of Congressional Proceedings)Obstruction of Impeachment Investigation; Blocked State Department witnesses from testifying, refused to produce subpoenaed documents(Obstruction)
2 U.S.C. § 192 (Contempt of Congress)Defiance of Subpoenas; Refused to comply with House impeachment inquiry subpoenas for documents and testimony(Contempt)
5 U.S.C. § 7323 (Hatch Act)Illegal Campaign Activity; OSC found Hatch Act violations for political speech during official foreign travel, RNC speech from Jerusalem(Campaign Finance)
18 U.S.C. § 371 (Conspiracy)Ukraine Pressure Campaign; Central role in scheme to pressure Ukraine for political investigations, on July 25 call(Conspiracy)
22 U.S.C. § 4028 (Prohibited Personnel Practices)Ambassador Removal; Complicit in removal of Ambassador Yovanovitch based on political considerations and corrupt purpose(Personnel)
31 U.S.C. § 1301(a) (Purpose Statute)Misuse of Appropriated Funds; Madison Dinners using State Department funds for political donor events(Federal Spending)
5 C.F.R. § 2635.702Use of Public Office; Used official position and government resources for personal political advancement(Ethics)
5 C.F.R. § 2635.705Misuse of Government Resources; Wife used State Department staff for personal errands and holiday card mailing(Ethics)
Known Associates & Connections
Donald Trump
Cabinet member, loyalist
Rudy Giuliani
Ukraine pressure campaign
Sources & Documentation
1 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- December 30, 1963
- Birthplace
- Orange, California
- Also Known As
- Pompeo
Education
- •Harvard Law School (J.D.)
- •United States Military Academy at West Point (B.S.)
Key Timeline
2011
Elected to Congress from Kansas
2017
January: Confirmed as CIA Director
2018
April: Confirmed as Secretary of State
2019
Central role in Ukraine scandal
2021
January: Leaves office