Rex Tillerson, the president and chief executive of ExxonMobil, has been officially named as Donald Trump’s choice for secretary of state, setting up a potential confirmation fight in the Senate.
●    Senators from both parties have raised concerns about his lack of experience and close ties to the Russian president, Vladimir Putin.
●    On December 13, 2016 Trump announced name of the Tillersn and ended prolonged speculation over the foreign minister.
●    Rex enjoys a good rapport with the Russian President Vladimir Putin. Russian Order of Friendship in 2013.
●    Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney is not taking over as foreign minister.
●    He did Engineering from University of Texas in 1975. He then joined Exxon.
●    Tillersn chief executive Rex are also extensive business abroad.
●    Wichita Falls, Texas, 64-year-old resident of Tillersn business is spread across about 50 countries.


 

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