Mark Esper
U.S. Defense Chief Backs Navy Ouster Amid Report Captain Has Coronavirus
"I have full faith and confidence in him and the Navy leadership."
Pentagon Chief Says All Options on Table After Iraq Rocket Attack
"Let me be clear, the United States will not tolerate attacks against our people, our interests, or our allies."
Lawmakers Criticize Pentagon for Shifting Money to Mexico Border Wall
"You are heading for a major brawl with this committee."
Pompeo Sees Breakthrough in Taliban Talks, Wants ‘Significant’ Reduction in Violence
"We have made real progress over the last handful of days."
Pentagon Chief Defends Trump after Traumatic Brain Injury Comments
"He is very concerned about the health and welfare of all of our service members."
Schumer Slams Trump for Comments on Soleimani, Says He ‘Plays so Fast and Loose With the Truth’
"And that’s why I think he’s gotta go — in an election.”
National Security Advisor: It’s ‘Consistent’ With Intelligence to ‘Assume’ Soleimani Was Planning Embassy Attack
"It’s certainly consistent with the intelligence to assume that they would have hit embassies in at least four countries.”
U.S. Ready to Finish Any War Started With Iran: Defense Secretary
"We are not looking to start a war with Iran, but we are prepared to finish one."
Pentagon: Further Iranian Attempts to Storm US Embassy Will Be Met With ‘Buzz Saw’
“We’re prepared to do what is necessary to defend our personnel and our interests and our partners in the region.”