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Thursday December 26, 2024

Trump rules out Pompeo, Haley from new White House team

By AFP
November 11, 2024
President-Elect US President Donald Trump speaks to attendees during a campaign rally at the Mosack Group warehouse in Mint Hill, North Carolina on September 25, 2024. — AFP
President-Elect US President Donald Trump speaks to attendees during a campaign rally at the Mosack Group warehouse in Mint Hill, North Carolina on September 25, 2024. — AFP

WASHINGTON: US President-elect Donald Trump ruled out on Sunday re-appointing two senior figures from his first administration, ex-secretary of state Mike Pompeo and former UN ambassador Nikki Haley.

Writing on his Truth Social social network, Trump said he “will not be inviting” either figure to join his administration as speculation swirls about the identity of his new team.

Pompeo had outlined a hawkish plan for Ukraine in July involving more weapons transfers and tough action against Russia´s energy sector which analysts noted on Sunday was at odds with Trump´s campaign statements.