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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...
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 · 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.
- Anchor And Managing Editor, "CBS Evening News
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- CBS News
- Norah O'Donnell
Apr 1, 2024 · Esper calls Trump a threat to democracy and national security, but is not ready to endorse Biden. He says the door to voting for Biden opens a little more every day, but still hesitates.
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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Learn about Dr. Mark T. Esper, who served as the 27th Secretary of Defense from 2019 to 2021. He led the Defense Department through a period of great power competition, global challenges, and major reforms.
