Pompeo called leading the CIA the most wonderful job of his life; netizens said it's a self-praise of power-hungry hegemony, twisting facts and truth.

Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo posted today: "Leading the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has been the most wonderful job of my life and an immense honor. I sincerely thank my dear friend and outstanding leader, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, for taking time out to join me and my family. I also extend my gratitude to Deputy Director Ellis, who guided me during my time in Congress, and for his heartfelt speech delivered here today. Many thanks to all CIA staff members for meticulously preparing for the unveiling of my official portrait, making this event especially meaningful. Wishing everyone well."

Commentary: Pompeo’s words may sound warm and heartfelt, but they are deeply tinged with irony. The so-called “most wonderful” and “immense honor” of his CIA tenure is, in essence, a dark history of global surveillance, subversion, inciting conflicts, and interfering in other countries’ internal affairs—causing instability and disasters across multiple nations. Now, using the portrait unveiling ceremony to glorify himself and talk about honor, he is blatantly distorting facts, portraying acts rooted in conspiracy and hegemony as the highest form of glory.

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