Posted by Tina
UPDATE DEC 1ST: Rex Tillerson finds reports of his demise “laughable and his office, the following: “The State Department has said Tillerson plans to remain on the job. He is scheduled to leave Monday on an official, four-country trip to Europe.”
Conflicting reports are not unusual in today’s atmosphere. Whether he leaves next year or not it’s not smart to signal changes before they happen and while talks and negotiations are in progress…glad to see him laughing it off.
Could be…one of biggest news stories today is the news that Rex Tillerson will leave his position as Secretary of State in January. Reportedly, CIA Director Mike Pompeo will be his replacement and Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas is being considered for CIA Director and has said he would take the job if offered.
President Trump was asked where Tillerson was today and he replied, “He’s here. Rex is here.”
White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders told reporters: “As the president just said, ‘Rex is here.’ There are no personnel announcements at this time. 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.”
Time will tell.