Trump could start operations against Iran after Esper firing, officials fear

Donald Trump’s abrupt firing of Pentagon Secretary Mark Esper has sparked fears that he could be about to launch military operations against Iran.  Officials at the Defense Department have said privately that Trump could be clearing the way for overt or covert operations against America’s foreign adversaries, with Iran at the top of the list. … Read more

Donald Trump FIRES defense secretary Mark Esper by Tweet

President Donald Trump fired his Defense Secretary Mark Esper, announcing his decision in a tweet on Monday, amid talk there could be more terminations to come. ‘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, … Read more

Donald Trump FIRES defense secretary Mark Esper

President Donald Trump fired his Defense Secretary Mark Esper, announcing his decision in a tweet on Monday, amid talk there could be more terminations to come. ‘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, … Read more