… is to be led by the multi-zillionaire head of a massive multi-national oil company and decorated friend of Russia.
I mean, really?
And how is that whole "conflict of interest" thing going to work when the guy who has worked for Exxon all his professional career and as CEO probably has a zillion dollars in stock is suddenly in a position to lift sanctions against Russia that were keeping Exxon from a half-a-trillion dollar deal?
Yes, we are all terribly, terribly glad that Trump is using his minority mandate to "drain the swamp," get Big Money out of DC, and make Russia America great again!
This represents another opportunity for the GOP members of the Senate who have any desire to maintain their national security cred to block this particular nomination.
Blocking John Bolton, neocon retread, as Deputy Secretary of State would be refreshingly intelligent, too, given his non-stellar record as UN Ambassador.
Do I expect that to happen? Well, hope springs eternal …
Trump picks Exxon CEO Tillerson for secretary of State: report
Critics have already called into question Tillerson’s ties to Russian president Vladimir Putin.
