"You may not have been able to stop President Trump from directing this appalling use of force, but you could have chosen to oppose it. Instead, you visibly supported it," James Miller, a former undersecretary of defense for policy, wrote in his resignation letter to Esper.
Miller, a former undersecretary of defense for policy, cited Secretary of Defense Mark Esper's participation in President Donald Trump's Monday night photo op in front of St. John's Church. You recited that same oath on July 23, 2019, when you were sworn in as Secretary of Defense. On Monday, June 1, 2020, I believe that you violated that oath. Law-abiding protesters just outside the White House were dispersed using tear gas and rubber bullets — not for the sake of safety, but to clear a path for a presidential photo op. You then accompanied President Trump in walking from the White House to St. John's Episcopal Church for that photo.
Miller ended the letter by saying, "I wish you the best, in very difficult times. The sanctity of the U.S. Constitution, and the lives of Americans, may depend on your choices."US President Donald Trump holds up a bible in front of St John's Episcopal church after walking across Lafayette Park from the White House in Washington, DC on June 1, 2020.in which Trump threatened to deploy active-duty U.S.
What I love about this photo is the discomfort on Barr’s face
Some people have pride and ethics. Others follow no matter how crooked they are.
“I didn’t know where I was going”? And he’s the Secretary of Defense? Wow!
Great the first resignation out of principle!!
Losers
Good
Emphasis on Former... and the Tear Gas story isn't just lame... its a lie.
Abandon ship!!!
Let me guess: Retiring (Karen) had 30+ years of service. Was dedicated to TheSwamp, has zero risk and zero skin in the game. Time to call it a career before the net catches him in some unscrupulous affair.
I detest Barr so much that I can't even look at Elton John now because all I see is that toad's bloated face...
What’s the deal? This is messed up. Save our nation. Barr has to go. Trump has to go.
Will Esper also claim ignorance about the bayonets?
potus comes over as a larger prick every day!
Americs is a better place with onel less useless bureaucrat
CNBC🇨🇳
Who Oh, the Jr. Undersecretary For Planning The Next Meeting. Pffft. Enjoy your taxpayer-funded pension.
Sweet! Good riddance.
Old white stupid men! Change is needed! Please vote!
This, right here, is embarrassing!
Let me guess the warrior is retirement eligible
Another guy wants his 30 seconds of fame..
The United States is so out of sorts!!!!! chaos protest
RIP David Dorn DavidDorn
How does the DOD EsperDoD Esper get fooled? If not, then he is a liar. Either way he should resign.
Don is the next, resign!
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