Donald Trump brands Rex Tillerson departure claims as 'fake news'

Donald Trump has said media speculation that Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will soon leave his job is "fake news".

Donald Trump brands Rex Tillerson departure claims as 'fake news'
Fri, 01 Dec, 2017 - 20:07

Donald Trump has said media speculation that Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will soon leave his job is "fake news".

The US president responded on Twitter to widespread reports attributed to White House officials describing a plan to oust Mr Tillerson and replace him with CIA director Mike Pompeo.

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