Trump Axes Tillerson Over Iran - Replaces Him With CIA Chief Pompeo

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson listens as President Donald Trump speaks during a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington. Tillerson is out as secretary of state. President Trump tweeted that he’s naming CIA director Mike Pompeo to replace him, Jan. 10, 2018 . (AP/Evan Vucci)

Trump Axes Tillerson Over Iran Deal – Replaces Him With CIA Chief Pompeo

President Donald Trump unceremoniously dumped Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Tuesday — by tweet — and picked CIA Director Mike Pompeo to take his place.