If you look up Pompeo on wikipedia, he has zero credibility in the Intelligence community having no experience whatsoever.

His political credentials are: He's a tea party member, and he's a republican. That's it.

He's just saying this to compensate his lack of any experience in the leadership role he's about to fill.

Edit: I'm just interested in seeing now how many people Trump begins to annoy when he appoints Thiel from the pond/swamp.