On Tuesday, Mike Pompeo effectively launched his 2024 bid for president.

The secretary of state did so with his response to a question as to whether the State Department would support Joe Biden’s transition team as the Democrat prepares to take office. Pompeo was asked by a reporter, “Is the State Department currently preparing to engage with the Biden transition team? And if not, at what point does a delay hamper a smooth transition or pose a risk to national security?”