Posted on 03/13/2018 7:43:45 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
US President Donald Trump has sacked Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, replacing him with the director of the CIA, Mike Pompeo.
Thanking Mr Tillerson for his service on Twitter, Mr Trump said the new state secretary would do "a fantastic job".
Mr Tillerson, a former chief executive of ExxonMobil, was only appointed to the job just over a year ago.
The president also nominated Gina Haspel to become the first woman director of the CIA.
The Department of State said Mr Tillerson had not spoken to the president and was "unaware of the reason" for his firing.
Under Secretary Steve Goldstein said: "The Secretary had every intention of staying because of the critical progress made in national security."
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That’s not a fair question, it was a juvenile one. It fails to understand loyalty.
It was just an anti-Trump statement.
I can agree with that statement
Mostly, we don’t know what we don’t know and folks like tillerson can keep a confidence
He was planning to retire March 2017. So it was two months early.
Pretty sure that was Bob Gates
Exxon had mandatory retirement at 65.
When I went to a meeting where Andy was present I always said “Yes, Sir.” or “Right away.” Never said anything remotely bordering on No or why something couldn’t be done.
The main headline today should be that Hillary Clinton is spreading anti American sentiment in the 2nd largest country on Earth, India.
Yes....Rexy allowed GAY BOY SCOUT LEADERS!!! What could go WRONG? dumbass.
Dear Pres. Trump....Steve Goldstein must GO ALSO!!
Probably too low energy.
It is good, it keeps people on their toes, just like in business.
Then who is Steve Goldstein?
You are right. Tillerson was too nice a guy, and let the Obamaites remain in State, where they could continue to obstruct, resist, and sabotage Trump’s agenda.
I dont Think so.. I think It is refreshing. Everything moves so slow in government.,Trump moves quickly. Tillersom had no experience for this job, really. I am sure that factored in.
Why doesnt Trump appoint people he can remain loyal to?
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You never know what you have for sure until you give them for a test drive.
During the course of a long life a wise man is prepared to abandon his baggage many times.
Why should anyone be surprised that Trump - a business man who was elected, in part, because we needed someone to run government more like a business - is now treating his cabinet like management in his companies - when you don’t work within his visioning plan, when you don’t meet expectations - you are fired. That is how it is SUPPOSE to work!
Trump appointee.
Sessions before McMaster.
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