“In order for America to be safe, we must provide leadership from a position of strength. If someone understands this, then this is Robert, ”Pompeo wrote on Twitter.

To keep America safe we ​​must lead from a posture of strength. If anyone understands that, it's Robert. You've led State's high-impact efforts to return American hostages home with great effect. Congratulations and I look forward to working with you in your new role at @WHNSC. https://t.co/PxOYMIrAee

- Secretary Pompeo (@SecPompeo) September 18, 2019

Earlier it became known that US President Donald Trump will appoint Robert O'Brien as his new National Security Assistant.

On September 10, Trump fired John Bolton from this post. He explained his decision by the fact that he did not agree with many of his proposals.