Tillerson acknowledged in closed-door meeting -that Russia interfered in democratic processes here"

[kpete]

Tillerson acknowledged in a closed-door meeting with U.S. diplomats that Russia “interfered in democratic processes here,”

Exclusive: Rex Tillerson, in Meeting With U.S. Diplomats, Says Russia ‘Interfered’ in Election
The secretary of state acknowledged Moscow’s 2016 interference. Then he continued to talk about cutting back on U.S. diplomacy.

Beleaguered Secretary of State Rex Tillerson acknowledged in a closed-door meeting with U.S. diplomats on Tuesday that Russia “interfered in democratic processes here,” something President Trump still describes as “fake news” intended to delegitimize his presidency.

It’s a precarious position for Tillerson to take, even privately. Tillerson’s job is on thin ice, as rumors swirl that he will be swapped out for CIA Director Mike Pompeo. Within the department, Tillerson’s support is wafer-thin, as diplomats have come to see his purpose as hollowing out U.S. diplomacy.


https://www.thedailybeast.com/exclusive-rex-tillerson-in-meeting-with-us-diplomats-says-russia-interfered-in-election

[PJMcK]

1. Tillerson sucks (n/t)

[madaboutharry]

2. Tillerson holds some kind of bizarre world view.

What is his goal? There is something deep under the surface here that is driving his stewardship of the State Department. Either he has no understanding of the purpose of diplomacy or else he is another Putin puppet who seeks to weaken America.