Donald Trump ousts Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State, to be replaced by CIA chief Mike Pompeo

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US President Donald Trump has ousted Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State and said he will be replaced by CIA Director Mike Pompeo. Trump announced the decision on Twitter today. “Mike Pompeo, Director of the CIA, will become our new Secretary of State. He will do a fantastic job! Thank you to Rex Tillerson for his service!”

Trump also announced the appointment of Gina Haspel to head the Central Intelligence Agency — the first woman selected for the agency’s top post. “Gina Haspel will become the new Director of the CIA, and the first woman so chosen. Congratulations to all!” he tweeted