In an interview with Secretary of State Rex Tillerson this morning, CNN's Jake Tapper tried to clarify once and for all the allegation that Tillerson had referred to Donald Trump as a "moron."
Tillerson pointedly did not deny it saying he did not want to "dignify the question."
“You want to make a game out of it," said Tillerson.
The easy answer would be "no" if it were untrue.
Watch the exchange below.
.@jaketapper: Did you call Trump a moron?— CNN (@CNN) October 15, 2017
Rex Tillerson: “I’m not gonna deal with that petty stuff” #CNNSOTU https://t.co/kOTYS3As6c
When asked about Sen. Bob Corker's statement recently that Donald Trump had "castrated" the secretary in terms of policy, Tillerson replied light-heartedly, "I checked. I'm fully intact.”
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Sen. Bob Corker saying he has been "castrated": "I checked. I'm fully intact” https://t.co/P8iV5zhi8S— CNN (@CNN) October 15, 2017
.@jaketapper, point blank to Tillerson: “You still haven’t denied that you called him a moron.” Still no denial. Trump not going to be happy
— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) October 15, 2017
Let's be clear, the only reason Tillerson refuses to answer is because he fears there's a tape and he'll be caught in a lie. #cnnsotu
— A.C., Esq. (@heathclifftatum) October 15, 2017
#CNNSOTU
— Tony Stark 2017 💥 (@1IronMan2017) October 15, 2017
Tillerson failed to deny he called Trump a moron for the 2nd time.
Tillerson definitely called Trump a moron. pic.twitter.com/I58YbFrEth
Wow: If Tillerson didn't call Trump "a moron," why won't he just personally deny it? Second time he's now dodged... #CNNSOTU
— Ashley Parker (@AshleyRParker) October 15, 2017
Tillerson AGAIN refuses to deny he called Trump a moron. @CNNSotu
— Josh Rogin (@joshrogin) October 15, 2017
So yes, Tillerson OBVIOUSLY called Trump a moron. Don't worry Secretary, we agree!!#CNNSOTU pic.twitter.com/3jiS0ILjCK
— Jackie (@LiberalMmama) October 15, 2017
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