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Relations between Esper and the president have recently become strained, and many Pentagon sources have predicted that the possibility of Esper’s departure is very high, possibly after the election results.
Shortly after Trump’s tweet on Twitter, White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows called Esper and announced the US President’s decision.
Later, Esper sent a letter to Trump: “I serve this country in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution, so I accept your decision to replace me.”
President Trump’s firing from the Pentagon leader has caused insecurity among senior national security officials for fear that he will be next, according to CNN sources.
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