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Pompeo Forgoes White House Bid, Avoiding Contest With Trump

The devoted ally and defender of President Trump opted out of a contest that would have put him into competition with his former commander in chief.

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The former Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, speaks at the annual leadership meeting of the Republican Jewish Coalition at Las Vegas. AP/John Locher
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State Secretary Pompeo said Friday he will not enter the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.

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