Dumping Tillerson Would Remove the Adult in the Trump Administration (Video)
Truthdig Editor in Chief Robert Scheer explains the global implications of replacing the secretary of state with CIA chief Mike Pompeo.
The White House is discussing a plan to oust Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and replace him with CIA Director Mike Pompeo in a major shake-up of President Trump’s national security team.
In the video above, Truthdig Editor in Chief Robert Scheer explains the global implications of a departure by Tillerson.
If you have trouble with the sound quality, hover over the video and select the “CC” option on the lower right-hand side of the player to turn on subtitles.
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