Pompeo Emboldened After Bolton Exit, Takes Lead on Saudi Oil

[NewsReporter]

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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is facing his first major crisis on how to respond to the attacks on Saudi oil facilities, which he blamed on Iran. In response to the attacks, President Donald Trump has approved the deployment of U.S. troops — defensive in nature — and military equipment to Saudi Arabia. VOA's Diplomatic Correspondent Cindy Saine looks at Pompeo's close relationship with the president and his leadership skills on display at this critical moment.