Aide: Rex Tillerson differed with Trump on Charlottesville response

Published August 28, 2017 5:18pm ET



Secretary of State Rex Tillerson’s team acknowledged that President Trump and his top diplomat diverged over the administration’s response to the white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Va.

Tillerson avoided affirming that Trump represents American values during a Sunday interview, an unusual breach within an administration. His team chose not to downplay the split, but instead confirmed that Tillerson is keeping his distance.

Already a print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.