Mike Pompeo was today sworn in as America's 70th Secretary of State, shortly after the US Senate confirmed his nomination.
Immediately after the swearing in ceremony, the US State Department announced that Pompeo will be travelling to Brussels, Riyadh, Jerusalem, and Amman from April 26 to April 30.
Earlier in the day, Pompeo, the former CIA director, was confirmed by the Senate by 57-42 votes. He replaced Rex Tillerson, who was fired by President Donald Trump last month.
"Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito swore in Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in the West Conference Room of the Supreme Court," State Department Spokesperson Heather Nauert said.
Trump, while congratulating Pompeo, said, "Having a patriot of Mike's immense talent, energy, and intellect leading the Department of State will be an incredible asset for our country at this critical time in history."
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