a minute agoU.S. Secretary of Defense
Periskopi(7 years ago)
(7 years ago)The U.S. Senate confirmed today the appointment of Mark Esper to the new secretary of defence, ending a seven-month period during which the Pentagon did not have a permanent boss. Esper, for whom 90 senators voted, while eight opposed, will be sworn in by the end of the day. The Pentagon was without a boss [...]
Esper, for whom 90 senators voted, while eight opposed, will be sworn in by the end of the day.
The Pentagon was without a boss since Jim Matisse resigned last year. After that, the Pentagon's chief for six months was Deputy Minister Patrick Shanahan.
