當中聯辦及港澳辦接連發炮，譴責泛民初選之際，美國國務卿蓬佩奧就唱反調。
蓬佩奧於社交網站貼文，祝賀泛民初選成功。
蓬佩奧又預料，9月的香港立法會選舉應同樣自由及公平。
Congratulations to Hong Kong’s pan-democrats for a successful primary. The Legislative Council election in September should be equally free and fair.
— Secretary Pompeo (@SecPompeo) July 14, 2020