What Rexit tells us about Trump
7 years, 3 months ago

What Rexit tells us about Trump

CNN  

CNN — Rex Tillerson may not be long for the State Department, according to new reporting from CNN. “The White House is contemplating a scenario to replace Secretary of State Rex Tillerson with CIA Director Mike Pompeo within the next few months, multiple government officials tell CNN,” reads the report. “Secretary Tillerson continues to lead the State Department and the entire Cabinet is focused on completing this incredibly successful first year of President Trump’s administration,” she said. Video Ad Feedback Rex Tillerson addresses rumors on quitting 02:18 - Source: CNN Or the time over the summer when Tillerson refused to defend Trump’s comments about the white supremacist violence in Charlottesville. “He’s in charge of an oil company that’s pretty much double the size of its next nearest competitor.” Video Ad Feedback Trump: Rex Tillerson is a 'world-class player' 03:08 - Source: CNN “You bring the unique skills and deep deep insights … into foreign diplomacy our nation needs to foster stability and security,” Trump said when Tillerson was formally sworn in as the nation’s top diplomat.

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Tillerson denies Haley's claim that he tried to undermine Trump: She was "rarely" at key meetings
5 years, 4 months ago

Tillerson denies Haley's claim that he tried to undermine Trump: She was "rarely" at key meetings

Salon  

Former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson denied that he had attempted to undermine President Donald Trump while in his Cabinet, casting former United Nations ambassador Nikki Haley, who made the allegation, as a rare participant in key meetings. Haley claimed in her new book “With All Due Respect” that Tillerson and Kelly had urged her to ignore Trump’s demands and …

Rex Tillerson reveals frustrations about Jared Kushner working behind his back
5 years, 9 months ago

Rex Tillerson reveals frustrations about Jared Kushner working behind his back

CNN  

Washington CNN — One evening during his tenure as Secretary of State Rex Tillerson was out to dinner in Washington when the restaurant owner asked if he would like to say hello to the Mexican Foreign Minister, Luis Videgaray, who also happened to be at the same establishment. A transcript of that discussion obtained by CNN reveals Tillerson’s frustrations with …

Former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson describes Jared Kushner’s secret diplomacy
5 years, 9 months ago

Former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson describes Jared Kushner’s secret diplomacy

LA Times  

Jared Kushner, second from left, looks past then-Secretary of State Rex Tillerson toward his father-in-law, President Trump, at a meeting in the White House on Sept. 26, 2017. In a remarkable glimpse into President Trump’s unconventional way of running the White House and foreign policy, former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has described a string of secret meetings, hidden dinners …

Trump Wants His Cabinet To Serve His Ego, Not The Nation
7 years ago

Trump Wants His Cabinet To Serve His Ego, Not The Nation

Huff Post  

President Donald Trump has assembled a cabal of obsequious lackeys, a contrast to previous presidents who followed Abraham Lincoln's model of a "team of rivals." Really, it was a different mindset, a different thinking.” That different way of thinking had been apparent from the start of Tillerson’s stint at State, visible not only in the secretary’s disagreement with Trump on …

Now we know who Trump really is
7 years ago

Now we know who Trump really is

Salon  

You need know only two things about the Trump presidency to understand what kind of man he is. More recently, we learned that Trump demanded from the start that all senior White House staff sign NDA’s, non-disclosure agreements, similar to the contracts signed by the employees of the Trump Organization and his campaign. The names of all other visitors to …

Donald Trump moves closer to presidency of one with Rex Tillerson firing
7 years ago

Donald Trump moves closer to presidency of one with Rex Tillerson firing

Live Mint  

Washington: In accepting the Republican nomination for president in 2016, Donald Trump described a nation plagued with problems and declared: “I alone can fix it.” Now, as he fires top aides who were a moderating force and replaces them with loyalists who share his world view and won’t object to his most controversial impulses, his administration is fast becoming a …

Rex Tillerson to step down by March end
7 years ago

Rex Tillerson to step down by March end

Live Mint  

Washington: Beleaguered secretary of state Rex Tillerson, who was on Tuesday fired on by US President Donald Trump, said he would delegate his responsibilities to his deputy and would step down by end of this month. For technical purposes, Tillerson said he would remain the secretary of state till 31 March and till then he would delegate his responsibilities to …

Donald Trump sacks Secretary of State Rex Tillerson after rifts over Russia, North Korea
7 years ago

Donald Trump sacks Secretary of State Rex Tillerson after rifts over Russia, North Korea

ABC  

US President Donald Trump has unceremoniously fired Secretary of State Rex Tillerson via Twitter after a series of public rifts on foreign policy, with the top diplomat taking a swipe at Russia on his way out. Key points: CIA director Mike Pompeo will replace Tillerson Pompeo is to be replaced at the CIA by the agency's first female director — …

Trump sacks Rex Tillerson, replaced by CIA’s Mike Pompeo
7 years ago

Trump sacks Rex Tillerson, replaced by CIA’s Mike Pompeo

Al Jazeera  

US president cites differences with Rex Tillerson as reason for his removal from secretary of state’s post. US President Donald Trump has sacked Rex Tillerson as secretary of state, citing differences, and replaced him with Mike Pompeo, CIA director. In a statement on Tuesday, Trump said that “a great deal has been accomplished over the last 14 months” with Tillerson …

Why Donald Trump is right to purge his Cabinet (opinion)
7 years ago

Why Donald Trump is right to purge his Cabinet (opinion)

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Timothy Stanley is a historian and columnist for Britain’s Daily Telegraph. Reportedly under consideration is former UN Ambassador John Bolton, a perennial hawk whose appointment might be seen as a repudiation of Trump’s anti-Iraq War, relatively anti-interventionist stance. I will go to my grave never understanding the West’s paradoxical approach to Moscow and Beijing: Russia has been treated, …

Tillerson Vs. Pompeo: What Trump's Cabinet Shake-Up Might Mean For Policy
7 years ago

Tillerson Vs. Pompeo: What Trump's Cabinet Shake-Up Might Mean For Policy

NPR  

Tillerson Vs. Pompeo: What Trump's Cabinet Shake-Up Might Mean For Policy Enlarge this image toggle caption Chris Kleponis/Pool/Getty Images; Joe Raedle/Getty Images Chris Kleponis/Pool/Getty Images; Joe Raedle/Getty Images Shortly after announcing a major shake-up on Twitter on Tuesday, President Trump told reporters, "We're getting very close to having the Cabinet and other things that I want." Trump wished outgoing Secretary …

This is the strategy behind Donald Trump’s decision to fire Rex Tillerson
7 years ago

This is the strategy behind Donald Trump’s decision to fire Rex Tillerson

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. I would certainly take that finding …

Rex Tillerson 'found out he had been sacked from Donald Trump's tweet'
7 years ago

Rex Tillerson 'found out he had been sacked from Donald Trump's tweet'

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Aides for fired Secretary of State Rex Tillerson have claimed …

Trump sacking Rex Tillerson is not about policy, it's personal
7 years ago

Trump sacking Rex Tillerson is not about policy, it's personal

Firstpost  

President Donald Trump is telling reporters that he made the decision to oust embattled Secretary of State Rex Tillerson “by myself”. Trump is adding that Tillerson will be “much happier now,” code for the badly kept secret that the two men rarely saw eye to eye on any issue. Meanwhile, as the shock sinks in across Washington D.C, a top …

Donald Trump sacks Rex Tillerson as US secretary of state; CIA director Mike Pompeo to take over
7 years ago

Donald Trump sacks Rex Tillerson as US secretary of state; CIA director Mike Pompeo to take over

Firstpost  

Top diplomat Rex Tillerson will no longer serve as the US secretary of state, President Donald Trump revealed in a tweet on Tuesday. — Donald J. Trump March 13, 2018 Trump announced that CIA director Mike Pompeo would replace Tillerson at the US state department. Quoting a press release by Trump, The Washington Post reported that the president praised both …

Trump fires Rex Tillerson, loyalist Mike Pompeo is new US Secretary of State
7 years ago

Trump fires Rex Tillerson, loyalist Mike Pompeo is new US Secretary of State

Live Mint  

Washington: US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson was ousted on Tuesday after a turbulent tenure with President Donald Trump, blindsiding the former Exxon Mobil Corp. CEO just hours after he returned from a nearly week-long trip to Africa. I think Rex is much happier now.” Trump said he’s nominating Pompeo for the State Department job, saying “I respect his intellect.” …

Trump Ousts Secretary Of State Rex Tillerson
7 years ago

Trump Ousts Secretary Of State Rex Tillerson

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― Rex Tillerson is out as secretary of state after just 14 months on the job. “The Secretary did not speak to the President and is unaware of the reason.” The State Department official who contradicted the White House on Tillerson’s firing was also fired, The Associated Press reported. The White House and State Department pushed …

Tillerson’s firing tells the world it’s the Trump-only show
7 years ago

Tillerson’s firing tells the world it’s the Trump-only show

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Nic Robertson is CNN’s international diplomatic editor. 01:20 - Source: CNN Before Tillerson could even complete an exhausting weekend diplomatic shuttle to Beijing with the aim of bringing Kim Jong Un – North Korea’s reclusive leader – back from the brink of potential nuclear Armageddon, Trump tweeted: “I told Rex Tillerson, our wonderful Secretary of State, that he …

Tillerson fails to thank Trump after firing
7 years ago

Tillerson fails to thank Trump after firing

CNN  

Washington CNN — Secretary of State Rex Tillerson thanked the American people, his State Department staff and the nation’s extensive network of diplomats in an at times emotional farewell statement on Tuesday. The only mention of Trump came at the top of the statement when Tillerson mentioned that the President had called him at “a little after noontime from Air …

The 9 people Donald Trump might fire next
7 years ago

The 9 people Donald Trump might fire next

CNN  

CNN — Rex Tillerson, after more than a year of semi-public feuding with President Donald Trump, has been fired. He’s the 2nd top Trump White House official to either resign or be fired in the past week – following in the ignominious footsteps of top Trump economic adviser Gary Cohn. He got the dreaded vote of confidence from the White …

Tillerson’s firing proves loyalty is all that matters to Trump
7 years ago

Tillerson’s firing proves loyalty is all that matters to Trump

CNN  

CNN — The hiring of Rex Tillerson as secretary of state was touted as both a coup and a symbol by Donald Trump. “He’s in charge of an oil company that’s pretty much double the size of its next nearest competitor.” Video Ad Feedback Trump: Rex Tillerson is a 'world-class player' 03:08 - Source: CNN Just like the hiring of …

Rex Tillerson ouster shows Trump is unleashed
7 years ago

Rex Tillerson ouster shows Trump is unleashed

CNN  

Washington CNN — President Donald Trump’s firing of Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is the latest move in an audacious power play designed to build a governing team in his own image and to purge restraints that have tempered his brazen, impulsive instincts. Video Ad Feedback Trump tells media why he axed Tillerson 03:06 - Source: CNN Restraining influences around …

Tillerson's legacy: Experts call him an "abject failure"
7 years ago

Tillerson's legacy: Experts call him an "abject failure"

Salon  

After a little over a year in office, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson was fired Tuesday morning, to be replaced by CIA Director Mike Pompeo. Tillerson's time in office "will be remembered as extremely unfortunate," Robert Jervis, Adlai E. Stevenson Professor of International Affairs at Columbia University, told Salon in an interview. A man with no government nor diplomatic experience, …

Rex Tillerson stands his ground
7 years, 2 months ago

Rex Tillerson stands his ground

CNN  

Washington CNN — If President Donald Trump really wants Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to leave, he’ll have to tell him to go. And while the unpredictable Trump could again sour on Tillerson at any moment, the secretary of state is making it implicitly clear that only a direct push from the President – who, despite his “you’re fired” mantra, …

Tillerson ‘never questioned’ Trump’s mental fitness
7 years, 2 months ago

Tillerson ‘never questioned’ Trump’s mental fitness

CNN  

Story highlights The secretary of state hasn't doubted Trump's mental fitness Tillerson spoke to CNN in an exclusive interview Tillerson said he will stay for 2018 after speculation he would be leaving at the end of last year Washington CNN — Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has never questioned President Donald Trump’s “mental fitness” and intends to remain at his …

Rex Tillerson: ‘I intend to be here for the whole year’
7 years, 2 months ago

Rex Tillerson: ‘I intend to be here for the whole year’

CNN  

Story highlights Tillerson fought with Trump last fall and was rumored to be leaving The secretary of state spoke to CNN in an exclusive interview Friday Washington CNN — Suggesting reports of his political death have been greatly exaggerated, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson told CNN on Friday that he plans to remain in his position through 2018. “We had …

Tillerson ouster rumors denied
7 years, 3 months ago

Tillerson ouster rumors denied

China Daily  

US media speculation heats up over US secretary of state's status WASHINGTON - The White House on Thursday rejected widespread reports about a plan initiated by the Trump administration to oust Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, saying there will be no personnel changes. Secretary Tillerson continues to lead the State Department," said a statement from White House press secretary Sarah …

Tillerson ouster rumors denied
7 years, 3 months ago

Tillerson ouster rumors denied

China Daily  

US media speculation heats up over US secretary of state's status WASHINGTON - The White House on Thursday rejected widespread reports about a plan initiated by the Trump administration to oust Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, saying there will be no personnel changes. Secretary Tillerson continues to lead the State Department," said a statement from White House press secretary Sarah …

Trump denies that Tillerson is on his way out
7 years, 3 months ago

Trump denies that Tillerson is on his way out

CNN  

Story highlights Tillerson isn't leaving, Trump claims on Twitter Tensions have between Trump and Tillerson have been high for months Washington CNN — President Donald Trump on Friday repudiated reports that Secretary of State Rex Tillerson’s days in Foggy Bottom are numbered after days of speculation. He’s not leaving and while we disagree on certain subjects, we work well together …

White House considering replacing Tillerson with Pompeo within next few months
7 years, 3 months ago

White House considering replacing Tillerson with Pompeo within next few months

CNN  

Story highlights The vacancy at the CIA would likely be filled, according to the tentative plan, by Sen. Tom Cotton At the White House on Thursday President Donald Trump stated: "He's here, Rex is here" Washington CNN — The White House is contemplating a scenario to replace Secretary of State Rex Tillerson with CIA Director Mike Pompeo within the next …

Rex Tillerson plays down tensions with Donald Trump, says he is 'fully committed' to president's objectives
7 years, 5 months ago

Rex Tillerson plays down tensions with Donald Trump, says he is 'fully committed' to president's objectives

Firstpost  

Tillerson on Sunday minimised tensions with Trump and brushed aside comments from a lawmaker, who compared Trump’s undermining of his top diplomat to a public castration Washington: US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Sunday minimised tensions with his boss, President Donald Trump, and brushed aside comments from an influential lawmaker, who compared Trump’s undermining of his top diplomat to …

Donald Trump's IQ jibe deepens feud with Rex Tillerson: Is end near for long, rocky relationship?
7 years, 5 months ago

Donald Trump's IQ jibe deepens feud with Rex Tillerson: Is end near for long, rocky relationship?

Firstpost  

Donald Trump and Rex Tillerson’s relationship has exacerbated to the level that some White House officials believe that it is beyond repair. For example, Tillerson said Trump “ speaks for himself ” when asked whether the president’s response to the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia was appropriate. Trump decided to pull out of the climate deal, saying “Paris Climate Accord is …

After challenging Tillerson to an IQ test, Trump is now heading for Rexit
7 years, 5 months ago

After challenging Tillerson to an IQ test, Trump is now heading for Rexit

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. On the one hand, seasoned diplomats …

Donald Trump suggests he’s smarter than Secretary Rex Tillerson
7 years, 5 months ago

Donald Trump suggests he’s smarter than Secretary Rex Tillerson

India TV News  

President Donald Trump suggested he’s smarter than Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, saying in an interview published Tuesday that if Tillerson did call him a moron, as reported, the two should “compare IQ tests.” “And I can tell you who is going to win,” Trump said to Forbes magazine. An NBC News story claimed Vice President Mike Pence had to …

Rex Tillerson should quit now (Opinion)
7 years, 5 months ago

Rex Tillerson should quit now (Opinion)

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Julian Zelizer is a history and public affairs professor at Princeton University and the author of “The Fierce Urgency of Now: Lyndon Johnson, Congress, and the Battle for the Great Society.” He’s also the co-host of the “Politics & Polls” podcast. Story highlights Julian Zelizer: Secretary of state can exert significant influence in only one way Resign on …

Tillerson’s days seen as numbered as foreign crises boil
7 years, 5 months ago

Tillerson’s days seen as numbered as foreign crises boil

CNN  

Story highlights Tillerson questioned Trump's intelligence to other top officials The episode prompted deep frustration from the President Washington CNN — Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, the stone-faced former oil executive Donald Trump tapped to serve as his global envoy, is increasingly seen by administration officials and diplomats as on his way out – just as flash-points from Iran to …

Donald Trump's Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says he 'never considered' resigning; does not deny 'moron' remark
7 years, 5 months ago

Donald Trump's Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says he 'never considered' resigning; does not deny 'moron' remark

ABC  

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has disputed what he called "erroneous" reports that he considered resigning as President Donald Trump's top diplomat amid reports he had called the President a "moron". Key points: NBC reported Tillerson called Trump a "moron" in a meeting of cabinet officials Tillerson sidestepped issue at hastily organised news conference Report also said VP Mike …

Tillerson 'formed "suicide pact" with Mattis and Mnuchin'
7 years, 5 months ago

Tillerson 'formed "suicide pact" with Mattis and Mnuchin'

Daily Mail  

Three of President Donald Trump’s top cabinet secretaries have reportedly formed a ‘suicide pact’ whereby all of them would resign in the event their boss scapegoats any one of them, it was learned on Wednesday. The ‘pact’ has been agreed to by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis, and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, according to BuzzFeed. …

Column: Why hasn’t Rex Tillerson resigned?
7 years, 6 months ago

Column: Why hasn’t Rex Tillerson resigned?

LA Times  

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson speaks about Hurricane Harvey’s impact at the State Department in Washington on Aug. 29. Last weekend, his secretary of State, Rex Tillerson, refused to say whether Trump’s statements about violence in Charlottesville, Va., reflected American values. Trump’s chief economic aide, Gary Cohn, suggested that the president was wrong to equate white supremacists with “citizens standing …

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson largely disappears in the Trump Cabinet
8 years ago

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson largely disappears in the Trump Cabinet

LA Times  

More than a month after he became America’s top diplomat, Rex Tillerson is like no other modern secretary of State: He’s largely invisible. Aaron David Miller, a former U.S. diplomat who served under six secretaries of State, described a marginalized Tillerson heading an “incredibly shrinking State Department.” “A way has to be found to empower Tillerson,” Miller said. “Some are …

US Senate confirms Rex Tillerson as secretary of state
8 years, 1 month ago

US Senate confirms Rex Tillerson as secretary of state

Al Jazeera  

Former Exxon Mobil chief with little diplomatic experience is now responsible for America’s foreign policy. The US Senate has confirmed Rex Tillerson as President Donald Trump’s secretary of state, filling a key spot on the Republican’s national security team despite concerns about the former Exxon Mobil Corp CEO’s ties to Russia. The tally was largely along party lines, with every …

Rex Tillerson pervasive potential conflicts of interest: For Donald Trump's top diplomat, questions loom large
8 years, 3 months ago

Rex Tillerson pervasive potential conflicts of interest: For Donald Trump's top diplomat, questions loom large

Firstpost  

Rex Tillerson, named by Donald Trump as his pick for secretary of state, has spent his four-decade career with oil giant ExxonMobil, of which he has been chairman and CEO since 2006. “So when he is going around the world as US secretary of state, there are going to be questions as to what interests exactly he will be pursuing.” …

Donald Trump names Rex Tillerson as secretary of state
8 years, 3 months ago

Donald Trump names Rex Tillerson as secretary of state

Al Jazeera  

President-elect names Exxon chief as his pick to serve as the US top diplomat. According to the New York Times, citing “people familiar with the president-elect’s final choice”, former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney, retired General David Petraeus and Senator Bob Corker of Tennessee all have been told over the phone that they were being passed over in favour of Tillerson. …

Donald Trump Names Rex Tillerson Secretary Of State
8 years, 3 months ago

Donald Trump Names Rex Tillerson Secretary Of State

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING President-elect Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he’s chosen Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson as his secretary of state. Rep. Eliot Engel, who is the ranking Democrat of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, said in a statement that Tillerson’s “cozy ties to Vladimir Putin and Russia would represent an untenable conflict at the State Department.” Kremlin …

Donald Trump set to pick Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson for Secretary of State despite Putin link
8 years, 3 months ago

Donald Trump set to pick Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson for Secretary of State despite Putin link

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump is set …

Exxon CEO Rex Tillerson is pegged to be the new secretary of state for USA
8 years, 3 months ago

Exxon CEO Rex Tillerson is pegged to be the new secretary of state for USA

Firstpost  

US President-elect Donald Trump is expected to pick Exxon Mobil Chief Executive Rex Tillerson for the post of the Secretary of State, sources close to the transition process have said. Tillerson, 64, is the Texas-based oil company’s CEO since 2006 and had moved ahead of other candidates for the position of the country’s top diplomat after former New York Mayor …

Donald Trump to pick ‘Russia's friend’ Exxon CEO Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State
8 years, 3 months ago

Donald Trump to pick ‘Russia's friend’ Exxon CEO Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State

India TV News  

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to nominate Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson as his secretary of State, a decision that would bring a business leader with close ties to Russia into the Cabinet. Tillerson, 64, is the Texas-based oil company's CEO since 2006 and had moved ahead of other candidates for the position of the country's top diplomat after former …

Reports: Trump Leaning Toward ExxonMobil CEO For Secretary Of State
8 years, 3 months ago

Reports: Trump Leaning Toward ExxonMobil CEO For Secretary Of State

NPR  

Reports: Trump Leaning Toward ExxonMobil CEO For Secretary Of State Enlarge this image toggle caption Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty Images Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty Images Updated at 1:05 p.m. ET President-elect Donald Trump is leaning towards choosing Rex Tillerson as his nominee for secretary of state, according to multiple news reports this weekend. Tillerson has opposed U.S. sanctions against Russia, telling his …

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