Los Angeles Times | Oil change? Fossil fuel advocate to run State department BBC News Rex Tillerson is undoubtedly an unusual choice for Secretary of State, but perhaps less so when seen against the background of several other Trump nominees supported by the oil and gas industry, including former Texas Governor Rick Perry who is the ... Trump chooses oil tycoon and Russia friend Rex Tillerson to head State Department Trump Names Oil Exec as Secretary of State, Overseeing International Climate Pacts Oil baron will be top US diplomat under Trump |