secretary of state

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The most famous example of this involves Rex Tillerson, Trump’s first secretary of state, who learned he was fired by a presidential tweet in the middle of a trip to Africa.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

Despite several additional attempts, it’s been 170 years since a secretary of state won a presidential election.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

The candidates must also have raised, contributed or lent to their campaigns at least $1 million, based on publicly available data from the California secretary of state.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

On Feb. 28, the U.S.’s envoy to Cuba, Mike Hammer, met with the Vatican’s secretary of state, while Cuba’s foreign minister, Bruno Rodríguez, met separately with the pontiff.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The secretary of state, in charge of foreign affairs, was considered the most influential cabinet member, more essential than the vice president.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow