Trump says he has 'total confidence' in Tillerson
'It was fake news. It was a totally phony story'
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. PHOTO: REUTERS
"It was fake news. It was a totally phony story," Trump told reporters, referring to an NBC News report that quoted senior administration officials as saying Tillerson had called Trump a "moron" last summer during a meeting at the Pentagon.
Under fire Tillerson forced to deny rift with Trump
"Total confidence in Rex. I have total confidence," said Trump, hours after Tillerson denied that he had considered quitting this summer.
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