mo4ch:>‘The Kissinger model’: Trump set to expand Pompeo’s powers to fill Bolton’s shoes, say reports | Mo4ch News

The White House may hand Secretary of State Mike Pompeo the additional role of national security adviser following John Bolton’s departure, giving the ex-CIA director enormous power, insiders have warned.Pompeo would continue to serve in his current position but would also assume Bolton’s responsibilities, sources close to the discussion told CNN on Wednesday, adding that such a move could make Pompeo “too powerful for Trump’s taste.” The diplomat would become only the second person in US history to hold both posts simultaneously. The first, Henry Kissinger, wielded enormous power under Richard Nixon during the 1970s, shaping the foreign policy of that period.Also on rt.com‘You’re fired!’ Trump cuts loose of his dog of war (by George Galloway)Even if Pompeo is not permanently appointed to fill Bolton’s shoes, he will assume the uber-hawk’s duties on a temporary basis until a replacement is named, the source said, though initial reports from the White House on Tuesday claimed that Bolt…