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Pompeo Spends Big on Media Training

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“Mike Pompeo’s political action committee spent $30,000 on media training from last March to June — the most on any service beyond payroll during the first six months of 2021,” Axios reports.

“The former secretary of State hasn’t just been losing weight but working to hone his media skills amid speculation about a possible presidential run, records show.”

“The spending highlights the premium Pompeo places on upgrading his personal and political brand, amid a renewed presence on the airwaves.”

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