Senior Adviser To Sec. Mike Pompeo Resigns

Pompeo has resigned, confirmed by the Washington Post. McKinley, a career diplomat involved in U.S. policies on Venezuela, Mexico, Southeast Asia, and Afghanistan, served as ambassador to several countries, including Afghanistan and Brazil. He was appointed as Pompeo's senior advisor in 2018. McKinley is leaving to pursue other opportunities, reportedly due to dissatisfaction with Pompeo's lack of support for officials involved in the Ukraine controversy.

Who first reported the news of Pompeo's resignation?

• The New York Times

• BBC

• CNN

• The Washington Post

Which countries' policies was McKinley involved in during the Trump Administration?

• Venezuela, Mexico, Southeast Asia, and Afghanistan

• Canada, Mexico, and Brazil

• Russia, China, and North Korea

• India, Pakistan, and Iran

In which country did McKinley serve as an ambassador most recently before his advisory role?

• Mexico

• Afghanistan

• Venezuela

• Brazil

What was McKinley's position from 2017 until May 2018?

• U.S. Ambassador to Mexico

• Senior Advisor to Pompeo

• U.S. Ambassador to Brazil

• U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan

Why was McKinley reportedly unhappy with Pompeo?

• Because of Pompeo's public support for the Ukraine controversy

• Due to a disagreement over policies in Southeast Asia

• Because of Pompeo's lack of public support for department officials

• Due to a lack of promotion