Trump has led a contentious search for America's next top diplomat, with ExxonMobil president and CEO Rex Tillerson newly tipped as the most likely pick despite concerns over his ties to Russia's Vladimir Putin.
Par visticamāko valsts sekretāra amata kandidātu šobrīd tiek uzskatīts lielākās ASV naftas un gāzes kompānijas "Exxon Mobil" izpilddirektors Rekss Tilersons.