Mark Thomas Esper (born April 26, 1964) is an American politician and manufacturing/high-tech executive who served as the 27th United States secretary of defense from 2019 to 2020.

10 hours ago · Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper's security detail, which was provided by the Defense Department, was pulled Tuesday night, a U.S. official told CBS News.

Nov 9, 2020 · WASHINGTON — President Trump fired Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper on Monday, upending the military’s leadership at a time when Mr. Trump’s refusal to concede the election has created a rocky...

The Honorable Mark T. Esper was sworn in as the 27th Secretary of Defense July 23, 2019 and served in that capacity until Nov. 9, 2020. He previously served as Acting Secretary of Defense from...

Jan 29, 2025 · In the last days of 2019, Gen. Mark A. Milley, the Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman, Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper and senior Pentagon officials gave President Trump a list of options for ...

WASHINGTON, DC – (February 7, 2024) Dr. Mark T. Esper has joined CNN as a Global Affairs Analyst and Political Commentator, the network announced today. Esper served as Secretary of Defense...

Dr. Mark T. Esper became the 27th Secretary of Defense in July 2019 when he was confirmed in an overwhelming 90-8 vote by the U.S. Senate in rare bipartisan fashion. Esper went on to successfully lead the Defense Department through an unprecedented time in the nation's history

Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper discussed the Russia-Ukraine War, China, and other global issues affecting the U.S. defense industrial base. He also discussed stories about his time serving in ...

Jun 18, 2023 · Painting him as a security risk, former Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Sunday added his voice to those critical of former President Donald Trump for his handling of classified information...

May 10, 2022 · During the 18 months that Mark Esper served as secretary of defense, he clashed at times with former President Trump over proposals to use the military in ways Esper thought were...