Trump On Tillerson Firing — We Got Along Well But We Disagreed On Things

"I'm really at a point where we're getting very close to having the Cabinet and other things that I want," Trump said, appearing to suggest he didn't yet have a team to his full liking.

Trump said he appreciated Tillerson's service and wished him well, but he said "we disagreed on things." He added he made the decision to dismiss Tillerson "by myself."

"Rex is a very good man. I like Rex a lot," Trump said.

Trump said his relationship with Pompeo was excellent, praising his energy and intellect.

"We're always on the same wavelength," he said. "The relationship has been very good, and that's what I need as secretary of state."