Mark Esper
The Public Record
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June 23, 2026
We cannot allow the Iranians to control the Strait of Hormuz.
— Mark Esper
Trump is not fit for office because he puts himself first, and I think anybody running for office should put the country first.
The option to use active duty forces in a law enforcement role should only be used as a matter of last resort, and only in the most urgent and dire of situations.
I concluded that the president was unfit for office, a national security threat and a threat to democracy.
the president was “unfit” for office, a national security threat and a “threat to democracy.”
the president was 'unfit' for office, a national security threat and a 'threat to democracy.'
The other challenge, by the way, with going after regime change, the downside is you risk civilian casualties.
But the simple fact that Hamas is now on its knees, it's nearly decimated.
No. I mean, it's just irresponsible action that places our service members at risk, places our nations security at risk.