By — Matthew Lee, Associated Press Matthew Lee, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/tillerson-shoots-resignation-rumors-saying-im-not-going-anywhere Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Tillerson shoots down resignation rumors, saying ‘I’m not going anywhere’ Politics Jul 26, 2017 7:23 PM EDT WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is knocking down a flurry of speculation that he is unhappy in his job and may soon quit. Asked about the resignation rumors on Wednesday, Tillerson told reporters at the State Department that “I’m not going anywhere.” He said he would remain as the nation’s top diplomat “as long as the president lets me.” Asked about his relationship with President Donald Trump, Tillerson replied “It’s good.” READ MORE: White House communications director says he’s willing to ‘fire everybody’ for leaking Washington has been buzzing with rumors since the beginning of the week that Tillerson will soon leave his post due to frustration with Trump and others in the White House. The State Department had previously denied them but Wednesday marked the first time that Tillerson has addressed them directly. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Matthew Lee, Associated Press Matthew Lee, Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is knocking down a flurry of speculation that he is unhappy in his job and may soon quit. Asked about the resignation rumors on Wednesday, Tillerson told reporters at the State Department that “I’m not going anywhere.” He said he would remain as the nation’s top diplomat “as long as the president lets me.” Asked about his relationship with President Donald Trump, Tillerson replied “It’s good.” READ MORE: White House communications director says he’s willing to ‘fire everybody’ for leaking Washington has been buzzing with rumors since the beginning of the week that Tillerson will soon leave his post due to frustration with Trump and others in the White House. The State Department had previously denied them but Wednesday marked the first time that Tillerson has addressed them directly. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now