Washington is abuzz about the open and growing power struggle between White House staff and State Department holdovers who are thwarting foreign policy initiatives of President Donald Trump’s administration.
The jockeying for control surprises political observers who believed incoming Secretary of State Rex Tillerson would clean house and put Trump allies in key departmental positions.
Both President Trump and Secretary Tillerson have traveled extensively since taking office to reassure allies of the new administration’s intentions and forge working relationships with leaders of key nations.
However, the world is receiving mixed signals because State Department holdovers continue to follow policy guidelines established during the Obama administration.
Beginning on the next page, get a behind-the-scenes look at the almost open warfare between 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue and “Foggy Bottom,” as State is known in DC. Learn how the confrontation is fueling tensions between President Trump and Tillerson, and what it may mean for the administration moving forward.
F**e
It depends on whether they were apointed, hired, or elected ! If apointed ? Can get rid of without a so much as a boo ! And hired pretty much the same ! When elected ? That is when it is hard !!!
More b******t
Clean your own house First! What’s the matter with you two assholez?
Obama tranfered hundreds to other positions in his final hours that are difficult to get rid of. This was never covered on MSM.
The Military isn’t a Constitutional mandate for politically correct social experimentation, It is a Constitutional Mandate to Protect the Nation and Citizens, To provide for the common defense, and anything that detracts from that mission does not belong inside of it’s structure.
I actually really liked Trump since day one. Love his attitude. Its that little p***k Jeff Sessions I hate ALMOST as much as Hillary Clinton….if he keeps his word he’s asking for a second civil war. As a Mainer I’d like to remind the southern$#%&!@*how they faired last time.
i dont trust trump
If you are against the World? You’re on the right track!
TILLERSON had gone home for a few days. Been putting long days like Trump.
Needed to see family.