that mike pompeo is a political appointee. he has no foreign policy experience. they worry about how much he'll be just a yesman for president trump's policies and they worry about what he has said about gay people and muslims and statements he did not back away from during his confirmation hearing. >> of course, there is a wait and see, what is this going to be like element for it and not only publicly is he saying the right things about diplomacy, but behind the scenes he's doing the right things in listening to people, kate. >> michelle, we're all standing by. the harpist is lulling me into sedation here as i listen to it behind you. we'll bring it to you live as the president is making remarks after the ceremonial swearing in of mike pompeo. as we wait, joining me right now is chris cillizza, editor-at-large, elise labott,