Lawmakers Slam Trump's 'Childish' 'Reckless' Firing Of His Fifth Defense Secretary

When Defense Secretary Mark Esper was 'terminated' from his position by President Donald Trump on Monday, lawmakers sounded the alarm.

Esper, Trump's fifth defense secretary, was replaced with National Counterterrorism Center Director Christopher Miller in an acting capacity.

According to Business Insider, even lawmakers who were previously critical of Esper's policies were taken aback.

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