Trump Replacing Tillerson With Pompeo As Secretary Of State
The president made the announcement Tuesday on Twitter.
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AP Sources: White House Considers Replacing Secretary Of State Tillerson With CIA Director Pompeo
The White House is discussing a plan to replace Secretary of State Rex Tillerson with CIA director Mike Pompeo, according to two administration officials.
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Former Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson Sworn In As Secretary Of State
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Trump Taps Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson As Secretary Of State
President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday he has settled on ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson to be secretary of state, saying that he's "among the most accomplished business leaders and international deal makers in the world.''
Trump Continues To Refute CIA Claims, Considers Exxon Mobil CEO For Secretary Of State
His team is pushing back against CIA claims that Russia helped influence the outcome of the election in Trump's favor.
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