Mike Pompeo would not be invited to join his second administration. Despite Haley’s earlier support and public endorsement of Trump, including at the Republican National Convention, Trump’s Truth Social post confirmed that both would be excluded from cabinet positions. Trump thanked Haley and Pompeo for their service but made it clear they would not play a role in his next term.
Nikki Haley responded to the snub with grace, posting a message on X (formerly Twitter), expressing pride in her work with Trump at the United Nations. She wished Trump and his administration success in their efforts to create a stronger, safer America. Despite being excluded, Haley’s diplomatic response contrasts with the tension surrounding Trump’s decision.
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The decision to leave Haley and Pompeo out of the cabinet is seen as an extension of the growing divide between Trump and his former allies. Haley, once a rival in the 2024 Republican primaries, changed her stance on Trump after publicly criticizing him. She later endorsed him at the Republican National Convention, though that was not enough to secure her a role in the upcoming administration. Similarly, Pompeo’s relatively low public criticism of Trump and his efforts to maintain a prominent profile also didn’t result in an invitation to join the team.
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