CNNTrump fires Secretary of Defense Mark EsperNov 9, 2020Nicole Gaouette, Barbara Starr & Ryan BrowneBy Nicole Gaouette, Barbara Starr & Ryan Brownemore_vert
The Associated PressTrump fires Esper as Pentagon chief after election defeatNov 9, 2020Lolita Baldor & Robert BurnsBy Lolita Baldor & Robert Burnsmore_vert
POLITICOBiden team reaching out to former Mattis officials for help with transitionNov 13, 2020Lara SeligmanBy Lara Seligmanmore_vert
The Washington PostChristopher Miller, Trump's surprise acting defense secretary, has a thin resume for the job but deep experience in ...Nov 9, 2020Dan Lamothe, Ellen Nakashima & Alex HortonBy Dan Lamothe, Ellen Nakashima & Alex Hortonmore_vert
The Guardian USMark Esper fired as Pentagon chief after contradicting TrumpNov 9, 2020Julian BorgerBy Julian Borgermore_vert
CNNTop US general stands firm amid Pentagon turmoilNov 12, 2020Barbara Starr & Ryan BrowneBy Barbara Starr & Ryan Brownemore_vert
The Wall Street JournalWhite House National Security Council Aide Is Named to Top Pentagon PostNov 10, 2020Nancy Youssef & Warren P. StrobelBy Nancy Youssef & Warren P. Strobelmore_vert
Defense OneTrump Installs Senate-Rejected Retired General As Pentagon Policy ChiefNov 10, 2020Marcus Weisgerber & Katie Bo WilliamsBy Marcus Weisgerber & Katie Bo Williamsmore_vert
The New York TimesTrump Stacks the Pentagon and Intel Agencies With Loyalists. To What End? (Published 2020)Nov 16, 2020David E. Sanger & Eric P. SchmittBy David E. Sanger & Eric P. Schmittmore_vert
The HillEsper: If my replacement is ‘a real yes man’ then ‘God help us’Nov 9, 2020Justine ColemanBy Justine Colemanmore_vert
ABC NewsDay after defense secretary fired, top Pentagon policy officials asked to resignNov 13, 2020Luis MartinezBy Luis Martinezmore_vert
The Guardian USTrump poised to leave legacy of chaos with last-minute foreign policy movesNov 10, 2020Julian BorgerBy Julian Borgermore_vert
CNBCTrump loyalists elevated to powerful roles at the Pentagon after firing of Defense Secretary EsperNov 10, 2020Amanda MaciasBy Amanda Maciasmore_vert
NBC NewsTrump loyalists given top Pentagon roles after several officials resign following Esper's ousterNov 11, 2020more_vert
USNI NewsTrump Removes Esper; Christopher Miller New Acting SECDEF - USNI NewsNov 9, 2020Mallory ShelbourneBy Mallory Shelbournemore_vert
Foreign PolicyMore Top Pentagon Officials Out After Trump Sacks EsperNov 10, 2020Robbie Gramer & Jack DetschBy Robbie Gramer & Jack Detschmore_vert
ForbesTrump Fires Defense Secretary Mark Esper Over TwitterNov 9, 2020Jemima McEvoyBy Jemima McEvoymore_vert
Military TimesExclusive: Esper, on his way out, says he was no yes manNov 9, 2020Meghann MyersBy Meghann Myersmore_vert
The Associated PressTrump loyalists get top Pentagon jobs after Esper firingNov 10, 2020Lolita BaldorBy Lolita Baldormore_vert
CNNCIA Director Haspel's fate uncertain after Trump fires EsperNov 9, 2020Zachary CohenBy Zachary Cohenmore_vert
NBC NewsTrump tweets that Defense Secretary Mark Esper has been 'terminated'Nov 9, 2020Carol E. Lee & Rebecca ShabadBy Carol E. Lee & Rebecca Shabadmore_vert
The Wall Street JournalTrump Fires Mark Esper as Defense SecretaryNov 9, 2020Gordon Lubold & Nancy YoussefBy Gordon Lubold & Nancy Youssefmore_vert
POLITICO'Devastating': Top Pentagon leadership gutted as fears rise over national securityNov 10, 2020Lara Seligman & Daniel LippmanBy Lara Seligman & Daniel Lippmanmore_vert
POLITICOWith Esper gone, Democrats concerned over what Trump will do with the militaryNov 9, 2020Connor O'Brien & Lara SeligmanBy Connor O'Brien & Lara Seligmanmore_vert
CNBCTrump says Defense Secretary Mark Esper has been 'terminated'Nov 9, 2020Amanda MaciasBy Amanda Maciasmore_vert
The New York TimesTrump Fires Mark Esper, Defense Secretary Who Opposed Use of Troops on U.S. Streets (Published 2020)Nov 11, 2020Maggie Haberman, Helene Cooper & Eric P. SchmittBy Maggie Haberman, Helene Cooper & Eric P. Schmittmore_vert
The Washington PostDefense secretary sent classified memo to White House about Afghanistan before Trump fired himNov 14, 2020Dan Lamothe, Missy Ryan & Susannah GeorgeBy Dan Lamothe, Missy Ryan & Susannah Georgemore_vert
The Washington PostTrump fires Defense Secretary Mark Esper - The Washington PostNov 9, 2020Paul Sonne, Missy Ryan & Josh DawseyBy Paul Sonne, Missy Ryan & Josh Dawseymore_vert