US President, Donald Trump terminated Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Monday, days after his election loss to Joe Biden and following a series of clashes between Esper and Trump over the withdrawal of U.S. forces from key bases abroad, using active-duty troops to quell domestic protests and banning Confederate emblems from military installations.
Trump made the announcement on Twitter.
"Mark Esper has been terminated," Trump tweeted. "I would like to thank him for his service."
He named Christopher Miller, the director of the National Counterterrorism Center as acting defense secretary.
Trump made the announcement on Twitter.
"Mark Esper has been terminated," Trump tweeted. "I would like to thank him for his service."
He named Christopher Miller, the director of the National Counterterrorism Center as acting defense secretary.
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“Chris will do a GREAT job!” Trump tweeted.
“Mark Esper has been terminated. I would like to thank him for his service."
“Mark Esper has been terminated. I would like to thank him for his service."
The tweet was a sign that Trump plans to be active for the next two-and-a-half months, even as he contests the election.Mark Meadows, Trump's chief of staff, warned Esper prior to Trump's tweet.
That includes personnel moves. Trump is considering dismissing FBI Director Christopher Wray, aides said; they also expect CIA Director Gina Haspel to depart.
The Pentagon late Monday released a letter from Esper to troops and Defense Department employees that praised them for their honor and integrity. The one-page message did not mention or thank Trump.
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