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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.
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 the Infantry.
Nov 9, 2020 · Mark T. Esper, 56, a former secretary of the Army, was confirmed as the defense secretary in July 2019. Olivier Douliery/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images
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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Apr 1, 2024 · Esper calls Trump a threat to democracy and national security, but is not ready to endorse Biden. He says he is not there yet, but every day Trump does something crazy, the door to voting for Biden opens a little more.
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.
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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.
