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Mark Thomas Esper (born April 26, 1964) is an American politician and manufacturing executive who served as the 27th United States secretary of defense from 2019 to 2020. A member of the Republican Party, he had previously served as the 23rd U.S. secretary of the Army from November 2017 to July 2019.
Former Secretary of Defense. Dr. Mark T. Esper was born on April 26, 1964, in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. He is a 1986 graduate of the United States Military Academy and received his commission in...
Nov 9, 2020 · WASHINGTON — President Trump fired Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper on Monday, upending the military’s leadership at a time when Mr. Trump’s refusal to concede the election has created a rocky...
May 8, 2022 · Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper reveals in his memoir how he prevented Trump from ordering dangerous actions and reassured NATO allies. He also describes a tense meeting with Trump and military leaders in 2020.
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May 8, 2022 · Mark Esper, former defense secretary under President Trump, reveals in his memoir and 60 Minutes interview how he prevented the president from launching military actions against Venezuela, Iran, Cuba and Mexico. He also recounts his clashes with Trump over Ukraine aid and his views on Russia's war in Ukraine.
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Jul 23, 2019 · Mark Esper, an Army veteran and former defense industry lobbyist, won Senate confirmation by a vote of 90-8 on July 23, 2019. He ended the longest period the Pentagon had gone without a confirmed leader in its history, but faced leadership vacancies and challenges at the top tier of the department.
May 10, 2022 · Mark Esper, who served as defense secretary under Trump until 2020, talks about his clashes with the president over military proposals and his firing. He also discusses his new book, \"A Sacred Oath,\" and his views on service and loyalty.
