Dem CA Sen Harris on Tillerson departure: I just think that this administration’s falling apart
Senate Intel Cmte chair Burr on Haspell: I know Gina personally and she has the right skill set, experience, and judgment to lead one of our nation’s most critical agencies...I look forward to supporting her nomination, ensuring its consideration without delay.
Cornyn on Tillerson departure: It would help us get more done if there weren't so many distractions
Gillibrand on Pompeo: He’s supported torture in the past. He’s not someone we need for Sec of State
Wyden: I oppose the nominations of both Mike Pompeo to be secretary of state and Gina Haspel to be CIA director...Pompeo has demonstrated a casual relationship to truth and principle...Haspel's background makes her unsuitable to serve as CIA director.
>Senate confirmed Panetta as Obama’s CIA Dir and DefSec twice. Separate confirmations for different positions
Foreign Rltns Cmte chair Corker: Inhad a very good conversation with Dir Pompeo this morning and look forward to meeting with him soon..As I shared with the president, the committee will consider his nomination as expeditiously as possible (looking at April confirmation hrng)
McConnell On Tillerson: Rex took the depth of knowledge and experience formed of decades as one of America’s leading business executives and adapted it to the world of diplomacy, quickly learning the details and national security imperatives he pursued as Secretary of State. Dem CT Sen Blumenthal on Tillerson: Personnel decisions in this WH are a total mystery..the constant reshuffling will undo credibility & trust in American foreign policy
Pelosi: Whenever Tillerson’s successor goes into meetings with foreign leaders, his credibility will be diminished as someone who could be here today and gone tomorrow. Continuity in our diplomatic personnel and policies are vital for championing American security
Pelosi: Tillerson’s firing sets a profoundly disturbing precedent in which standing up for our allies against Russian aggression is grounds for a humiliating dismissal..Trump’s actions show that every official..is at the mercy of his personal whims and his worship of Putin.
>Pompeo will need Senate confirmation for SecState position under Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution providing Advice and Consent. But under US Code 5 3345/3346..the President can fill an “A” level, Senate confirmed position with someone at the same level for 210 days
Cotton: Mike Pompeo is an outstanding selection as our next Secretary of State. Mike’s deep understanding of world affairs, his clear-eyed view of the threats to our national security, and his key relationships with world leaders make him an excellent choice Schumer on Tillerson: The instability of this administration in just about every area weakens America. If he’s confirmed, we hope that Mr. Pompeo will turn over a new leaf and will start toughening up our policies towards Russia and Putin.
>Pompeo, soon to be nominated for SecState, as CIA Dir, on Fox last Sunday about NKorea: The people who are the decision makers, who will ultimately decide what arrangements are acceptable. But make no mistake..While these negotiations are going on, there will be no concessions
It's be crazy neat if our species had an opposite sex that could think to do anything besides show off their breasts
Christian Price
It's strange that no one here has created memes yet to destroy Kamala. You could easily make the "Jamal" memes and modify them to fit Kamala...SHEEEEIIIITTTT
>Trump nominates a woman to run CIA >women can't run shit, so her ineptitude causes the agency to crumble >Trump's Lion Guard goes Night of the Long Knives on incandescent traitor niggers. I'm so ready.
And since pompeo is already been confirmed he doesnt need to be confirmed again; only Haspel does
Adam Reed
NEWS: Johnny McEntee was fired because he is currently under investigation by the Department of Homeland Security for serious financial crimes, a source familiar with his firing tells CNN.
>This source says the charges are not Trump related.
Not sure what to think about this one. On one hand, the MSM screeching about Pompeo and the new CIA director seems good- I'd actually be more worried if they were supporting them. On the other hand, more glow-in-the-dark CIA nogs are getting into Trumps cabinet.
WTF is that in her hand? It looks like a TOS tricorder prop
Elijah Richardson
>Hurr, let's put the literal fucking CIA in charge of the State Department! >Yes, let's surround Trump, 100%, with military-intelligence psychopaths who will manipulate Trump's ego-maniacal personality and exploit his weaknesses in order to overcome the democratic process that elected him.
TL:DR TRUMP IS BEING FUCKING SURROUNDED, THIS IS NOT GOOD.
>meme flags taking my shitposting seriously The EU must have outlawed humor.
Noah Bell
>What a fucking dump Tijuana is all fugged up indeed. You should see Juarez, even worse.
Nicholas Rodriguez
>On the other hand, more glow-in-the-dark CIA nogs are getting into Trumps cabinet just go sleep dude, so sleepy...
Carson Thomas
EVERY SINGLE NEWS THAT SAYS TILLERSON ONLY NOW FOUND OUT FROM TRUMP'S TWEET + INCLUDING STATE DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE = FAKE NEWS
>TRUMP ASKED TILLERSON TO STEP ASIDE ON FRIDAY. >A SENIOR WHITE HOUSE OFFICIAL LATER CLARIFIED THAT CHIEF OF STAFF JOHN KELLY TOLD TILLERSON THAT HE WOULD BE REPLACED, BUT DID NOT SPECIFY THE TIMING.
Trump "thought it was the right time for the transition with the upcoming North Korea talks and various trade negotiations," a senior administration official said.
Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said he respected Tillerson's "intellect" and said he "got along well with Rex."
"I think Rex will be much happier now," Trump said.
