Commentary: In replacing Rex Tillerson, the US president shapes policy, energises base ahead of midterm elections – Channel NewsAsia

Channel NewsAsia Commentary: In replacing Rex Tillerson, the US president shapes policy, energises base ahead of midterm electionsChannel NewsAsiaWASHINGTON: Donald Trump is learning to work the presidency. The current US president is like few – if any – other leaders in American history. He reportedly shows little interest in reading briefing documents, spends much of his time on the golf …Trump fires Rex Tillerson as secretary of stateBBC News Tillerson ouster shows Trump is unleashedCNNTrump unrestrained: Recent moves show US President listening to his gut more than advisersNew Zealand HeraldThe…

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Trump Fires Rex Tillerson and Will Replace Him With CIA Chief Pompeo – New York Times

CNBC Trump Fires Rex Tillerson and Will Replace Him With CIA Chief PompeoNew York Times“I'll now return to private life, as a private citizen, as a proud American, proud of the opportunity I had to serve my country,” Mr. Tillerson said. He took no questions and left the briefing room. The firing of Mr. Tillerson caught even the White …Stocks in Asia decline after Tillerson ouster and amid trade concernsCNBC European stocks, bond yields fall on US politicsNasdaqSecretary of State Rex Tillerson ousted in favor of CIA chief amid rumblings…

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