Pompeo is a controversial politician who frequently made outrageous statements during his tenure as US Secretary of State, earning him the nickname "public enemy." Pompeo came from an average family; his ancestors were Italian immigrants, his father had participated in the Korean War, and Pompeo was the second child in the family. Despite his humble background, Pompeo was extremely diligent in his studies, graduating first in his class from West Point Academy. It is evident that Pompeo has been very aspirational since his youth, determined to change his destiny through hard work. However, studying is one thing, and truly making it in society is another. If you think Pompeo's high position is due to his West Point diploma, you couldn't be more wrong. In terms of credentials, Pompeo has nearly achieved everything he could: in addition to his West Point education, he also secured a spot at Harvard Law School in 1991, graduating three years later and adding a significant achievement to his resume: West Point + Harvard Law School, which is almost a golden safeguard in American politics. However, Pompeo's early career was anything but remarkable. The direct benefits of his education seemed limited for Pompeo – except for his experience in the US Army after graduation (deployed to Germany and the Czech Republic, fully expecting to rise through the ranks in the military, but the Berlin Wall fell). This military experience helped him secure an acceptance letter from Harvard University, but when he truly engaged in law firm work, he found that it was not suitable for him. He later lost his lawyer job, got a divorce, and faced financial difficulties. Pompeo had no choice but to return to Kansas, marking the lowest point in his life. It was during this time that Pompeo met his second wife, Susan – a senior bank executive and his benefactor, who propelled his career to new heights. Who is Susan? When Pompeo met her, Susan was already the vice president of a local bank in Kansas, with extensive connections in the business circle. In 1998, Susan helped Pompeo secure his first venture capital: the backer invested $9 million in Pompeo's aerospace company in Kansas. This mysterious backer is rumored to be the Koch brothers, who have a vast business network in the United States. Pompeo's relationship with the Koch brothers goes far beyond ordinary business cooperation; the Koch brothers are considered the driving force behind Pompeo's transition from the business world to politics, and Pompeo has also used his influence to support the Koch brothers. Even after receiving the Koch brothers' investment, Pompeo's company continued to struggle, but instead of giving up on Pompeo, the Koch brothers continued to support him, allowing Pompeo to "shake things up" at another company. All of this was, of course, made possible by Susan's behind-the-scenes efforts and mediation. When discussing this period later, Pompeo always avoided the topic, insisting that he started from scratch and claimed that his aerospace company's "performance was outstanding." In American politics, Pompeo is known for his tough "hawkish" style, but in terms of family life, many Americans believe that Pompeo is a true "henpecked husband." There is a widely circulated photo of Susan sitting comfortably at a table while Pompeo, wearing an apron, washes dishes respectfully. Moreover, Pompeo frequently takes Susan on trips during state visits, which is a taboo in political circles. If this is not considered "abuse of power," then the incident where Pompeo had his subordinates walk his dog and go to the dry cleaner, leading to the investigation and subsequent firing of Inspector General Steve Linick, cannot be refuted. For a time, "Pompeo's dog" and "Pompeo's wife" became the two main topics of conversation about Pompeo in people's spare time.
