Smart man…..
He is nowhere in polling for the GOP race right now….
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday evening said he was opting out of the 2024 presidential race, putting to rest speculation that he would challenge his ex-boss, former President Trump.
“We’re not going to join the race in 2024,” Pompeo told Fox News’ Bret Baier when asked about his decision.
“We came to the conclusion that this wasn’t the moment for us,” he added, referencing his wife, Susan.
Pompeo said finding a way to compete against former Trump and other Republicans — especially as Trump is leading by wide margins in most polls — did not factor into his decision.
“Frankly, this race I hope isn’t about people. I hope it’s about ideas,” he said….