With the news that Rex Tillerson is out at the State Department, should we celebrate the naming of Mike Pompeo as the new secretary of state? A roundup of editorials Wednesday takes a look at the issue.

Opinions from the left:

1. Five thoughts about the firing of Rex Tillerson

From The Washington Post: What can you say about a person who was the least qualified secretary of state ever?

2. Pompeo Is the anti-Tillerson. Let's hope he's an adult.

From Bloomberg: Trump’s foreign policy hasn’t gone to hell in a handbasket yet, but it’s still early.

3. A welcome opportunity to reform the State Department

From USA Today: It was time for Tillerson to go; Pompeo is a good choice for the State Department.

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