Secretary of State Rex Tillerson dismisses reports that the White House is trying to get rid of him. (Carolyn Kaster/Associated Press)U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson dismissed as "laughable" Friday reports that the White House is weighing a plan under which he would be replaced by CIA director Mike Pompeo. Asked if some at the White House wanted him to resign, Tillerson told reporters: "It's laughable … laughable." Friday afternoon, Trump called reports about Tillerson "fake news." The media has been speculating that I fired Rex Tillerson or that he would be leaving soon - FAKE NEWS!

Source: CBC News December 01, 2017 16:23 UTC