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Donald Trump’s rumored pick to be secretary of state, Rex Tillerson, doesn’t have any governing experience. But the head of Exxon has something else President-elect Donald Trump may be looking for: close ties to Russia.
During his 41-year career at Exxon, Tillerson has developed close business ties to Vladimir Putin, even opposing U.S. sanctions against Russia after it invaded the Crimea, according to a report by Newsweek on Sunday.
It’s something that Republican Sen. Marco Rubio was quick to point out Sunday.
Being a “friend of Vladimir” is not an attribute I am hoping for from a #SecretaryOfState – MR
— Marco Rubio …read more
Source: Salon
