Sky News host Sharri Markson says former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has been invited by the Prime Minister’s Office to visit Australia for the Liberal Party National convention in August later this year.
Ms Markson also spoke of some “big news” about former US President Donald Trump’s future plans.
She said Donald Trump has kept his options open about making another push in the 2024 presidential election.
However, Ms Markson said despite Donald Trump doing “very well” last November, it appears he “is now not planning on running for President in the 2024 election”.
“Sources close to the President have told me he wants to be seen as a father-figure of the Republican Party.
“They say the Trump movement is here to stay but that Trump is not planning to run for President.
“Instead, he’s in talks about supporting former Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo,” Ms Markson said.
“Pompeo hasn’t confirmed he’ll run and has kept his cards close when asked about his political ambitions in the media”.
She said Mr Pompeo has a “very strong record as Secretary of State in foreign policy, in Iran and China in particular”.
“His relationship with Scott Morrison is rock solid, the pair are very close.”
