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Mike Pompeo
@mikepompeo Jun 8
Within hours of being announced as the nominee to be the U.S. Director of the CIA, I received a hand-delivered message on MI6 stationery congratulating me on my nomination.It was signed simply "C" in green ink.Legendary. I shared it with my son and even he thought I was now cool!
More than that, this note, from Sir Alex Younger, Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service of the United Kingdom, confirmed what I already believed: the work that the CIA and MI6 did together mattered, that the partnership was critical, and that two leaders focused on the mission could save lives and provide tools for our nations to deter our adversaries.
Alex's passing this week brought back so many memories of our time in service together. He flew to Langley to see me the day I was confirmed. We brought our two senior teams together in the UK to plan and coordinate and build in the first several weeks of my time on duty: making clear to them all that this relationship was more than special - it was critical for the security of our two countries.
Alex was a remarkable intelligence partner. When we needed help, it wasn't "let me see;" it was "this matters to you and America we'll get it done." And he and his team always did. I think he knew we would do the same for him and his team and his nation. Many Americans are alive today because of his leadership of MI6, I never knew how to thank him enough.
Alex became a friend as well. In the years since we both left office we would see each other from time to time. He was always so kind, so thoughtful, so smart. His deep love of his country was surpassed only by his deep commitment and love of his family. Decent and proper - and funny as hell - Alex was "C." As espionage requires, he was quiet, not attention seeking. He knew what evil was and he was ruthless in his efforts to crush it with every legal tool at his command. And he knew who his friends were and committed himself to supporting them.
I miss Sir Alex Younger. He was a role model for me and a man with whom every minute I spent was valued and savored. Blessings to you Alex. Praying for you and for your family. Well done and may you rest in peace in His hands.
Jun 8, 2026 · 6:01 PM UTC
https://x.com/mikepompeo/status/2064045260863357091
Financial Times
@FT Jun 4
Alex Younger, former head of MI6, has died at age 62. In 2020, he spoke to the FT about global threats — and why we still need ‘garage shed’ spycraft.
Read the piece from our archive: ft.trib.al/qXHAUDd
Alex Younger: ‘The Russians did not create the things that divide us — we did that’
The outgoing MI6 head tells Roula Khalaf about new global threats — and why we still need ‘garage shed’ spycraft
ft.com
Jun 4, 2026 · 11:53 AM UTC
https://x.com/FT/status/2062502921061712038
C is dead.
C before D
Liz Webster
@LizWebsterSBF Jun 3
Former MI6 chief Sir Alex Younger on Brexit: “Putin would have been absolutely delighted by our decision.”
“So would Xi. France has effectively eclipsed us. Brexit has marginalised us.” Most striking of all: “Just nobody mentions the UK.”
Very sad that Sir Alex Younger, chief of the Secret Intelligence Service, born on July 4, 1963, died of pancreatic cancer on June 2, 2026, aged 62
Jun 3, 2026 · 8:35 PM UTC
https://x.com/LizWebsterSBF/status/2062272002615017565
We were chosen for a reason, right?
Q is at a party with pleiadian girls in another galaxy.
No one is going to come to your rescue.
Q is keeping them all, it seems. for here on earth there are only witches.