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Former Trump Defense secretary: ‘I don’t see that the president is always getting good advice’
Yahoo News UK • • nation
Key Points:
- Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper expressed doubts about whether President Trump consistently receives good advice from his advisers, questioning their loyalty to the Constitution.
- Esper highlighted concerns among some Republicans regarding the recent U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding, acknowledging positive aspects like the ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz but also voicing serious questions about the deal.
- Esper's relationship with Trump deteriorated after he opposed the use of active-duty troops against protests and was eventually ousted as Defense Secretary in 2020, with Trump later revoking his security detail.
- In 2024, Esper publicly stated he would not vote for Trump, labeling him a "threat to democracy" due to perceived risks to American institutions and political culture.
