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Under Secretary of Defense (Intelligence) Joseph D. Kernan: December 11, 2017 (Confirmed November 16, 2017, voice vote) November 10, 2020 Ezra Cohen: November 10, 2020 Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Intelligence and Security) Vacant National Security Agency; Inspector General of the National Security Agency Robert Storch: January 2, 2018
In 2019, Esper was named acting defense secretary; he was confirmed shortly afterwards as the 27th defense secretary by the United States Senate with a vote of 90–8. He was dismissed from the office by President Donald Trump by Twitter posting on November 9, 2020.
- Policy Stances
- Reactions to Mattis’ Appointment
- Considered Candidates For Secretary of Defense
During his confirmation hearing, Mattis outlined the following policy stances: 1. On military spending.Mattis commented on military spending in his opening remarks, saying that one of his top priorities as secretary of defense would be “to bring business reforms to the Department of Defense by instilling budget discipline and holding our leaders ac...
Republican lawmakers expressed enthusiasm for Mattis’ nomination, while Democrats spoke about his record of service and qualifications for the job. Democrats voiced concern over granting Mattis the waiver that he needed in order to serve in the position. 1. Sen. John McCain(R-Ariz.), chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee—the committee wit...
The table below highlights individuals who were either nominated to the position by Trump or were mentioned in the media as potential nominees.
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...
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Nov 9, 2020 · Defense Secretary Mark Esper has been "terminated," President Trump wrote in a tweet, and will be replaced by Christopher C. Miller, the director of the National Counterterrorism Center. "Chris...
Jul 23, 2019 · By Helene Cooper. July 23, 2019. WASHINGTON — The Senate overwhelmingly confirmed Mark T. Esper as secretary of defense on Tuesday, ending the longest period by far that the Pentagon had been...
Nov 9, 2020 · Washington CNN — President Donald Trump announced on Twitter Monday that he has fired Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, and that Christopher Miller, who serves as director of the National...
