New York // President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday announced Rex Tillerson, ExxonMobil chief executive, as his secretary of state, pitching him as a successful businessman with a history of striking major international deals.However, the choice of the 64-year-old Texan will raise questions about his ties to Russia and whether he will be able to separate his business interests from the national interest.His nomination comes days after the CIA accused Russia of trying to help Mr Trump win November’s election, a factor that could complicate the oilman’s Senate confirmation.After days of speculation, Mr Trump announced his decision in now customary fashion …read more
Source: The National
