Trump’s secretary of state choice sets up possible fight

Name: Trump’s secretary of state choice sets up possible fight
Uploaded: 2016-12-14T00:15:11Z
Duration: P210S
Description: President-elect Donald Trump chose Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson to be his secretary of state. Tillerson rose through the ranks of the oil and gas giant over four decades, and expanded its business overseas, including operations in Russia, as chief executive of the company. Meanwhile, former Gov. Rick Perry is expected to be the Trump administration’s energy secretary. Judy Woodruff reports.

Clip: 12/13/2016 | 3m 30s

President-elect Donald Trump chose Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson to be his secretary of state. Tillerson rose through the ranks of the oil and gas giant over four decades, and expanded its business overseas, including operations in Russia, as chief executive of the company. Meanwhile, former Gov. Rick Perry is expected to be the Trump administration’s energy secretary. Judy Woodruff reports.

Aired: 12/13/16

Rating: NR

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