Tillerson would be replaced within weeks by CIA Director Mike Pompeo, a Trump loyalist and foreign policy hard-liner, under a White House plan to carry out the most significant staff shake-up so far of the Trump administration. Tillerson was reported in October to have privately called Trump a "moron," something the secretary of state sought to dismiss. Trump asked John Kelly, the White House chief of staff, to develop the transition strategy, and it has been discussed with other officials, one administration source said. Asked whether he wanted Tillerson to remain in his job, Trump sidestepped the question, telling reporters at the White House: "He's here. Asked about Tillerson, White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders said the secretary of state remained in his post.

Source: bd News24 November 30, 2017 15:22 UTC