HALISTER: Trump Selects Exxon CEO Tillerson to Be Sec. of State: AP

Trump Selects Exxon CEO Tillerson to Be Sec. of State: AP

(Bloomberg) -- President-elect Donald Trump has selected Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson to lead State Dept., AP reports, citing two people close to Trump’s transition team.
  • NOTE: Trump said earlier he’ll announce pick Tuesday morning; see related story
  • NOTE: Earlier Monday, 2012 GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney said in Facebook post that it was an “honor” to be considered for the role; Romney had been on shortlist for job
  • Earlier: Senators Balk at Tillerson Over Putin Before He’s Nominated
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Source: BFW (Bloomberg First Word)

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Donald Trump (United States of America)
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