Slotkin to Hegseth: Esper was braver than you
Sen. Slots Harsh Words for Hegseth During a Capitol Hill hearing on Wednesday, Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) expressed strong criticisms of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. She suggested that Mark Esper, President Trump’s former defense secretary, exhibited “more courage” than Hegseth, particularly regarding his refusal to act against unarmed protesters. “Esper had more courage and […]
Esper says he believes Trump will not intervene in Syria: ‘We should take him at his word’
Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Sunday that he believes President-elect Trump will not intervene in Syria. “Donald Trump has always been consistent in saying he doesn't want to get into war, so I think we should just take him at his word on that,” Esper told CNN's “State of the Union.” told broadcaster Jake […]
Esper: Take Trump comments about using military against Americans ‘seriously’
Former Trump administration Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said Monday that people should take former President Donald Trump's threats to use military force against American citizens “seriously.” Asked by CNN's Caitlan Collins if he was worried that President Trump would “try to use the National Guard or the military against the American people,” Esper said, […]
Trump remark about US troop injuries in Iraq 'obviously not accurate': Esper
Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Tuesday that former President Donald Trump's recent comments downplaying brain injuries suffered by U.S. troops in Iraq are “clearly not accurate.” When asked by CNN's Caitlan Collins if the former defense official considers these brain injuries to be just “headaches,” he replied, “Oh, that's obviously not accurate.” Esper, who […]
McCabe, Comey, Esper, Milley, Barr Will All Be Investigated
Steve Bannon, a former adviser to former President Donald Trump, said Sunday on ABC’s “This Week” that there should be concern if Trump is re-elected because several former intelligence and Justice Department officials would face investigations. DONALD TRUMP (March 4, 2023): In 2016 I declared, “I am your voice.” Today I add, “I am your […]
Esper: Former military leaders should stay out of Trump immunity debate
Former Trump Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said Tuesday that former military leaders should not be involved in discussions about executive privilege related to former President Trump. “I hope retired admirals and generals don’t get involved in these issues,” Esper said. Said Appears on “CNN This Morning” with anchor Casey Hunt. Esper’s comments follow an […]
Esper ‘definitely not voting for Trump,’ leaves door open for Biden
Former Trump Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said Friday he would not vote for his former boss, but remained open to voting for President Biden. “I’m not there yet,” Esper said on HBO’s “Real Time with Bill Maher” when comedian Bill Maher asked him if he would vote for the current president. “I will never […]
Bill Maher grills Esper for not backing Biden after calling Trump a ‘threat to democracy’: A ‘binary’ choice
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Esper dubs Trump a ‘threat to democracy’ on Capitol riot anniversary
Former US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said on the third anniversary of the Capitol riot that former President Trump is a “threat to democracy.” “And yes, I think he's a big believer in democracy, democracy as we know it, our institutions, our political culture, and everything that made America great and defined us as […]