Corker: Trump Feud Not Over Secretary Of State Snub

nmccaskill@politico.com (Nolan D. McCaskill), Politico
Thu, 10/26/2017 - 7:13am

Retiring Republican Sen. Bob Corker said Thursday that it’s “ridiculous” to believe he has become increasingly outspoken against President Donald Trump because he was passed over as secretary of state.Corker, who interviewed for the position, said Rex Tillerson “was an inspired choice” to lead the State Department.“I was thrilled with the person they selected, especially after I’ve seen how they treated him,” Corker (R-Tenn.) told MSNBC’s “Morning Joe.” “That’s a ridiculous thing.”“I don’t think Rex Tillerson has a closer friend on Capitol Hill, closer supporter, someone who wants to see diplomatic activity succeed, than Bob Corker,” he continued.

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