Trump caves. Can't fire Tillerson.

[Atman]

He knows he's fucked. Firing Tillerson amid the current turmoil would look very, very bad. I'm sure Trump didn't reach this conclusion on his own, but at least he seems to be listening to more learned staff members. "Just shut the fuck up and lay low, sir!" It's a sad time to be a part of this White House.

[hlthe2b]

1. Tillerson unleashed would head straight for the microphones...

what a bummer it is not being able to force NDAs on everyone, eh, Trump?

[unblock]

2. tillerson will resign february 2, 2018.

exactly one year and one day after he was sworn in.

for tax reasons.

[Turbineguy]

3. He has to play nice with Rex.

He just might be the one to pardon Trump.

[NightWatcher]

4. Plus good luck getting anyone confirmed after today.

[MyOwnPeace]

9. If they pass this "tax"

pile on us, I don't see why they'd bother turning down ANYBODY IQ45 wants.

They got their $$$$$$$ for the 1% - they REALLY don't care about the government - or our country.

[Fozzledick]

5. Putin won't allow him to.

[kairos12]

14. That's my take as well.

[Whiskeytide]

6. Trump cant fire Tillerson. Tillerson doesnt work...

... for Trump. He works for Putin.

[kwassa]

7. Trump will undercut Tillerson until he resigns .....

this is part of the way Trump operates.

[Atman]

8. Trump has never had to answer to anyone. Now, he's learning what "politics" means.

He's ill prepared for the realities of rough-and-tumble politics. He's a spoiled brat who always gets his way, now he's learning Washington doesn't work that way. Good. Fuck him.

[Ilsa]

10. His advisors want Tillerson to stay while

they orchestrate their own hast departures, I bet.

[pansypoo53219]

11. butbutbut he needs smoke & mirrors firing him will achieve.

[Corgigal]

12. For now.

Trump can't contain himself, this will break.

I'll put a buck down on Monday. Good luck to his handlers. Good luck to anyone who has to work near him cause bills. Good luck to us, who voted against the fool.

[spanone]

13. good, pompeo is one sick fuck