Listen as Larry spoke with Rep. Louie Gohmert of Texas about President Trump’s decision to replace Rex Tillerson with CIA Director Mike Pompeo.
Trump says Rex Tillerson out as Secretary of State, replaced by Mike Pompeo
Rex Tillerson, the oil executive who served as President Trump’s secretary of state until he was fired Tuesday, called for a “smooth transition” in leadership at the State Department in his first public remarks since learning President Trump fired him from the administration.
In a farewell at the State Department headquarters, the former Exxon chief, whose first foray into politics saw him frequently left in the dark by his boss, recounted successes in Syria, Afghanistan and other locations, and thanked his diplomatic corps.
“I’ll now return to private life as a private citizen and a proud American,” said Tillerson, who will stay on until March 31.
Trump on Tuesday unceremoniously fired Tillerson replaced him with CIA Director Mike Pompeo. [Read More]
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