the president of the United States firing the defense secretary this soon after the election, this soon after a major transition destabilizes our national security. There's no way to get around it, and it's really what is a foolish move on his part, to put his own very fragile ego ahead of the well-being and the security of our nation.
On the recordNovember 9, 2020
Source
msnbc.comEditor's note · Context
Duckworth criticizes Trump's decision to fire Defense Secretary Mark Esper, linking it to national security risks.
Share
More from Tammy Duckworth
Aug 17, 2026
We demand that you immediately rescind these cancelations and ensure that the funding Congress appropriates to AHRQ is invested in health research in accordance with the law.
Aug 11, 2026
These efforts imperil military readiness, weaken servicemembers’ morale and betray America’s promises to the people who put their lives on the line for our nation.
Aug 13, 2026
The Trump Administration’s definition of medical frailty far exceeds what is outlined in the law itself and creates additional onerous barriers for both patients and states.





