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Trump Hits Back At Tillerson: He’s ‘Dumb As A Rock’

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December 7, 2018 3:43 p.m.
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President Donald Trump did not appreciate former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson’s comment that Trump was “undisciplined” and doesn’t like to read.

The President hit back with a tweet calling Tillerson “dumb” and “lazy.”

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  2. Avatar for grack grack says:

    Who are you going to believe? Donald Trump or a rock?

  4. He was dumb as a rock and I couldn’t get rid of him fast enough. He was lazy as hell.

    You nominated him. Hand picked him.

So, will a journalist ask Trump to his face whether his choosing Tillerson only to lambaste him later as stupid and lazy speaks poorly of his judgment of the talent and fitness for office of his nominees?
  5. Avatar for jmacaz jmacaz says:

    Only the best

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