Republicans expressed relief when President Trump announced Mark Esper, who currently serves as Secretary of the Army, would be the new acting Secretary of Defense after the dramatic implosion of Patrick Shanahan's nomination
Esper is replacing Shanahan to lead the largest agency in the federal government as the administration faces multiple foreign policy challenges across the globe.In multiple interviews and press availabilities, GOP lawmakers, aides, and defense experts voiced confidence in Esper, calling him"solid" and"qualified.
"Two more Republican sources told CNN that Esper was likely to be Trump's permanent pick."I wouldn't be surprised if he gets the formal nomination," said one Republican.US sending 1,000 additional troops to Middle East amid Iran tensionsOklahoma Republican Sen. James Inhofe, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, will be a key player in any nomination of Esper and would oversee a potential confirmation hearing.
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