Outgoing U.S. President Donald Trump has terminated Defence Secretary Mark Esper, who had given hints that he had his letter of resignation ready.
Trump in a tweet on Monday announced the sack of Mark Esper and appointed Christopher Miller, director of the National Counterterrorism Center as acting defence Secretary, with immediate effect.
“I am pleased to announce that Christopher C. Miller, the highly respected Director of the National Counterterrorism Center (unanimously confirmed by the Senate), will be Acting Secretary of Defense, effective immediately.”
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“…Chris will do a GREAT job! Mark Esper has been terminated. I would like to thank him for his service, “Trump said on Twitter.
Esper, 56, from Pennsylvania succeeded General Jim Mattis last year as the 27th US Defence secretary.
