Tag: Mattis
World 23.12.18 | 22:44

Angered by his resignation letter, Trump order Mattis out of the Pentagon by the end of the year

US President Donald Trump reversed his earlier decision to have Defence Secretary James “Mad Dog” Mattis remain in his post until February, and ordered him out of the Pentagon by the end of the year. Deputy Defence Secretary Patrick Shanahan, 56, will take over the role. Mr Trump has lauded...
World 21.12.18 | 10:43

Mattis resigning as Pentagon chief after clashes with Trump

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis resigned Thursday after clashing with President Donald Trump over the abrupt withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria and after two years of deep disagreements over America’s role in the world, AP reports. Mattis, perhaps the most respected foreign policy official in Trump’s...

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