Trump: Tillerson to be star!

US President Donald Trump congratulated Rex Tillerson who was sworn in as the new US secretary of state.

"Congratulations to Rex Tillerson on being sworn in as our new Secretary of State. He will be a star!" Trump posted in him Twitter page.

Tillerson was confirmed by the Senate on Wednesday, in a 56-43 vote, with Republicans backing his nomination and most of Democrats opposing it.