Others suggested the loss was down to weight loss surgery. While his slender frame caught the attention of thousands online this week, Mr Pompeo has featured regularly in the media since leaving office, with speculation such a move is down to Mr Pompeo harbouring hopes of running for presidency in 2024. The idea has been fuelled by several hints made publicly, including when he told Hannity earlier this year he was "always up for a good fight" and agreeing his chances of running were "a strong maybe", the Daily Mail reported. Mr Pompeo remains a vocal presence on Twitter, routinely criticising the Biden administration.
