Mr. Trump, speaking with reporters in Las Vegas, where he was visiting victims of this week’s mass shooting, dismissed the report that Mr. Tillerson considered resignation. “It’s a totally phony story.” Asked about the secretary, Mr. Trump said, “Total confidence in Rex. Mr. Tillerson said he had not spoken with Mr. Trump on Wednesday morning before making his statement but offered words of praise. Mr. Tillerson, according to two former administration officials, often says, “It’s your deal,” to Mr. Trump when overruled on a policy decision. Hammond, Mr. Tillerson’s spokesman, was quoted by NBC saying that Mr. Pence had asked Mr. Tillerson if Ms. Haley was helpful to the administration.

Source: New York Times October 04, 2017 15:02 UTC