Claudius was originally a top noble in Rome. When he ignored traditional rules and acted as a ruffian leader, using violence to disrupt the political arena, the Senate found him unmanageable.
Only Pompey, who harbored enmity against Claudius, supported the newly appointed People's Guardian in forming his own gang of thugs, combating Claudius' men through violent means.
The two factions frequently engaged in large-scale brawls within Rome, causing considerable casualties and throwing the entire city into chaos, even threatening the safety of the Senate and nobles.
Thus, the Senate passed a bill to recall Cicero to Rome, during which Pompey was notably proactive.
As a return, Cicero proposed to the Senate to grant Pompey special command to better solve Italy's grain import issues.
Many conservative senators expressed support.
Thus, Pompey, who had been idle for several years, once again wielded power.
