Mike Pompeo decodes Donald Trump social media Don’t follow tweet watch the policy india today conclave

US President Donald Trump tops the list of world leaders with prolific social media activity, using his platforms to share policy plans, proposed measures, and reactions to fellow leaders. Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, speaking at the India Today Conclave, stressed on focusing on the policies Trump formulates rather than the noise on social media, as he decoded the US President’s online presence.

While discussing the Russia-Ukraine war and the US stance on NATO expansion, India Today’s Consulting Editor Rajdeep Sardesai referred to a post Trump tweeted about Russia. In response, Pompeo said, “This is a great example” of the unpredictability of the US President.

“I have no idea what’s in this tweet, but you all can’t put your phones in your pocket for 20 minutes without getting nervous about a tweet,” he said, drawing laughter from the audience.

Pompeo asked the moderator to read Trump’s tweet. He wrote, “Based on the fact that Russia is absolutely ‘pounding’ Ukraine on the battlefield right now, I am strongly considering large-scale Banking Sanctions, Sanctions, and Tariffs on Russia until a Ceasefire and FINAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ON PEACE IS REACHED. To Russia and Ukraine, get to the table right now before it is too late. Thank you!!!”

When asked whether this was a serious statement or merely an attempt to grab attention, and how he generally interprets such tweets from the US President, Pompeo said, “Don’t follow the tweet, but the policy.”

“Here’s how you’ll know if it’s noise. Will sanctions be put in place? Don’t follow the tweet, watch the policy line, right?” Pompeo said, adding, “He’s signaling, right? He’s speaking.”

“He’s negotiating, but what you need to watch is what they actually do,” Pompeo said.