State Department: No 'Rexit,' but He Is Taking Time Off

By Newser Editors

July 26, 2017

A State Department spokesperson continues to push back against reports that Rex Tillerson has plans to exit the Trump administration.

But in doing so, she made a point to say that he serves "at the pleasure of the president," reports the Hill.

Tillerson himself hasn't responded to multiple reports that he's gotten so fed up he intends to leave before the year is out. He is currently "taking a little time off" after overseas trips, says the spokesperson.

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