Tillerson: Netanyahu Often Fed Trump “Misinformation”

Haaretz reports:

U.S. President Donald Trump was “played” by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on several occasions, said Trump’s former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Tuesday during a panel interview with Harvard professors.

Tillerson, who had a contentious tenure as the U.S.’s top diplomat, said that Netanyahu is “an extraordinarily skilled” politician and diplomat, but “a bit Machiavellian.” He continued, saying that “In dealing with Bibi, it’s always useful to carry a healthy amount of skepticism in your discussions with him.”

Tillerson, who first formed relationships with many world leaders while CEO of Exxon Mobile and served as secretary of state from February 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018, even recounted how Netanyahu would use “misinformation” to persuade the U.S. when he deemed it necessary.

Tillerson shocker: In dealing with Bibi, it’s always useful to carry a healthy amount of skepticism in your discussions with him,” recounting that Israel would share “misinformation” to persuade the U.S. of something if necessary. https://t.co/uCulqUUpBd

— Daniel Benjamin (@Benjamin05055) September 19, 2019

“In dealing with Bibi, it’s always useful to carry a healthy amount of skepticism in your discussions with him,” says former secretary of state https://t.co/YyXSCeeW1A

— Haaretz.com (@haaretzcom) September 19, 2019