President Trump Donald John TrumpOmar fires back at Trump over rally remarks: 'This is my country' Pelosi: Trump hurrying to fill SCOTUS seat so he can repeal ObamaCare Trump mocks Biden appearance, mask use ahead of first debate MORE on Wednesday expressed optimism that Mike Pompeo Michael (Mike) Richard PompeoOvernight Defense: Pentagon redirects pandemic funding to defense contractors | US planning for full Afghanistan withdrawal by May | Anti-Trump GOP group puts ads in military papers Overnight Defense: House Democrats unveil stopgap spending measure to GOP opposition | Bill includes .6B for new subs | Trump issues Iran sanctions after world shrugs at US action at UN Navalny calls on Russia to return clothes he was wearing when he fell ill MORE, his pick for secretary of State, will make it through the confirmation process.

“I think that Mike will be in good shape. A lot of people are predicting other things, but I have a feeling it’s going to work out really well,” Trump told reporters at Mar-a-Lago.

As Pompeo faces a difficult confirmation vote, Trump praised his credentials, arguing that he'll go down "as truly a great secretary of State."

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"And by the way, he just left North Korea. He had a great meeting with Kim Jong Un and got along with him really well, really great," Trump said, referring to a trip Pompeo made over Easter weekend that was revealed Tuesday night.

All but one Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee has come out in opposition to Pompeo as secretary of State. As a result, he likely lacks the votes to win the support of a majority of the committee during a vote next week.

Sen. Rand Paul Randal (Rand) Howard PaulSecond GOP senator to quarantine after exposure to coronavirus GOP senator to quarantine after coronavirus exposure The Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by National Industries for the Blind - Trump seeks to flip 'Rage' narrative; Dems block COVID-19 bill MORE (R-Ky.) has already vowed to oppose Pompeo’s nomination, meaning Pompeo will need a Democratic senator to vote in his favor to be confirmed.

Trump on Wednesday downplayed concerns over the lack of support for Pompeo and suggested Paul may change his mind.

“I will say this about Rand Paul — he’s never let me down,” Trump said. “Rand Paul is a very special guy, and as far as I’m concerned he’s never let me down, and I don’t think he’ll let us down again.”