On a recent whirlwind diplomatic mission that took Mike Pompeo to the UK, Portugal and Morocco, the top US diplomat took an unusual detour — to Louisville, Kentucky.
Mr Pompeo’s presence on a stage beside Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell was one of many recent domestic appearances that has Washington speculating that the secretary of state is planning a career move that could lead to a presidential run in 2024.
Speculation has mounted that the former CIA director will run for the Senate in his adopted home state of Kansas, where Republican Pat Roberts is retiring. The buzz has risen as Mr Pompeo has come under heat over the impeachment inquiry, and even Donald Trump has opened the door to the possibility.
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