Donald Trump Chooses Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State
Trump rejects campaign allies and political figures with pick; nomination expected to face bipartisan resistance in Senate
President-elect Donald Trump picked Exxon Mobil Corp. Chief Executive Rex Tillerson as his secretary of state, choosing a veteran chief executive whose relationships with foreign leaders could complicate his confirmation prospects. Photo: Associated Press
WASHINGTON—President-elect Donald Trump has named Exxon Mobil Corp. Chief Executive Rex Tillerson as his secretary of state, a transition official said Monday, picking a veteran CEO who has had extensive overseas business dealings but whose relationships with foreign leaders could complicate his confirmation prospects.
Mr. Tillerson was a comparatively late entry in the secretary of state competition, but he impressed the...