Posted on 10/04/2017 5:20:28 AM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Rex Tillerson was on the verge of resigning this past summer amid mounting policy disputes and clashes with the White House, according to multiple senior administration officials who were aware of the situation at the time.
The tensions came to a head around the time President Donald Trump delivered a politicized speech in late July to the Boy Scouts of America, an organization Tillerson once led, the officials said.
Just days earlier, Tillerson had openly disparaged the president, referring to him as a “moron,” after a July 20 meeting at the Pentagon with members of Trump’s national security team and Cabinet officials, according to three officials familiar with the incident.
While it's unclear if he was aware of the incident, Vice President Mike Pence counseled Tillerson, who is fourth in line to the presidency, on ways to ease tensions with Trump, and other top administration officials urged him to remain in the job at least until the end of the year, officials said.
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Being from an executive background, I’m surprised he’s stuck around this long.
I think they bought into the line “I can be Presidential”.
Isn’t the President having regular meetings with his Cabinet so as to stay on the same page???
Trump should have put Newt in that job and Rudy at AG.
It takes four women to write a gossip story. How original!
Being from a corporate background I'm surprised he hasn't staffed the State Department properly. He didn't run Exxon on his own; he had several layers of executives to make sure everything operated smoothly. But he's running State like a one man show.
Which I think is just more evidence that he really doesn't want to be in the position he holds. His interest isn't there. He doesn't seem to be motivated. He doesn't even try to be on the same page as the President. He is not serving this country and this administration well. Rumor has it that his wife pushed him into accepting the job. If true then he needs to go, and soon.
Tillerson’s staffed his office with Beltway RINOS. Very few Trump people are still there.
Tillerson: I have never considered leaving this post
Secretary of state addresses ‘erroneous’ media reports about tensions with President Trump.
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Wednesday blasted an NBC News report detailing his supposed rift with President Trump, affirming his “commitment” to the administration and denying that he ever considered resigning.
The NBC News report had said Tillerson considered resigning over the summer amid disagreements with the White House.
“There’s never been a consideration in my mind,” Tillerson told reporters, in a previously unscheduled statement.
The report had said Tillerson even called Trump a “moron” this summer after a meeting at the Pentagon with members of Trump’s national security team and Cabinet officials. Vice President Pence reportedly got involved at the time to discuss ways to ease tensions.
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson looks on as President Donald Trump speaks at a luncheon with South Korean President Moon Jae-in and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, at the Palace Hotel during the United Nations General Assembly, Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
President Trump and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson during the United Nations General Assembly on September 21, 2017 in New York. (AP)
Tillerson said Wednesday he would not address “petty” stuff, but said of the president, “He loves this country. He puts Americans and America first. He’s smart.”
Trump, en route to Las Vegas to meet with survivors of Sunday’s mass shooting, also hit back Wednesday at the report.
“NBC news is #FakeNews and more dishonest than even CNN. They are a disgrace to good reporting. No wonder their news ratings are way down!” Trump tweeted.
Anybody, who believes this crap is not a Trump supporter.
Those, who condemn Trump on Free Republic after reading crap like this are trolls, paid or unpaid!
Below is the reality if anyone is interested. We know the trolls are not interested in the truth/reality!
Tillerson: I have never considered leaving this post
Secretary of state addresses ‘erroneous’ media reports about tensions with President Trump.
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Wednesday blasted an NBC News report detailing his supposed rift with President Trump, affirming his “commitment” to the administration and denying that he ever considered resigning.
The NBC News report had said Tillerson considered resigning over the summer amid disagreements with the White House.
“There’s never been a consideration in my mind,” Tillerson told reporters, in a previously unscheduled statement.
The report had said Tillerson even called Trump a “moron” this summer after a meeting at the Pentagon with members of Trump’s national security team and Cabinet officials. Vice President Pence reportedly got involved at the time to discuss ways to ease tensions.
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson looks on as President Donald Trump speaks at a luncheon with South Korean President Moon Jae-in and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, at the Palace Hotel during the United Nations General Assembly, Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
President Trump and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson during the United Nations General Assembly on September 21, 2017 in New York. (AP)
Tillerson said Wednesday he would not address “petty” stuff, but said of the president, “He loves this country. He puts Americans and America first. He’s smart.”
Trump, en route to Las Vegas to meet with survivors of Sunday’s mass shooting, also hit back Wednesday at the report.
“NBC news is #FakeNews and more dishonest than even CNN. They are a disgrace to good reporting. No wonder their news ratings are way down!” Trump tweeted.
“according to three officials familiar with the incident.”
Name them or it didn’t happen.
True, and I wasn't happy about that either. Maybe he wouldn't have turned tail when Hezbollah murdered 241 U.S. Marines had it not been for their influence. Or granted amnesty to 3 million illegals.
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