Mark Esper, Donald Trump and Defense Secretary

Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper's security detail revoked
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.
Trump revokes Esper’s security detail, continuing his retribution against former officials
President Donald Trump has revoked the security detail assigned to his former Defense Secretary Mark Esper, a person familiar with the matter confirmed Wednesday, adding to the growing list of officials who have faced retribution from their onetime boss.
Trump Revokes Security Detail for Mark Esper, Former Defense Secretary
Within hours of his inauguration, Mr. Trump began to pull security details from nearly a half-dozen people who had served in his first term, most of them under threat for enforcing his Iran policy.
Trump revokes security for former defense secretary Esper, NYT reports
U.S. President Donald Trump has revoked federal security protection for former U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper, the New York Times reported on Wednesday, citing two people with knowledge of the matter.
Mark Esper Loses His Security Detail—Here’s Who Else Trump Has Pulled Protection For
Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper recently lost his government security detail, multiple outlets reported Wednesday, making him the latest former government employee to lose security under President Donald Trump.
Trump Revokes Security for Ex-Defense Secretary Esper
Former U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper has had his federal security protection revoked by President Donald Trump. This action follows similar revocations for several of Trump's former high-ranking officials.
Defense secretary revokes security detail and clearance for Trump critic Gen. Mark Milley, orders investigation
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday revoked the security detail and security clearance for Gen. Mark Milley, according to Pentagon spokesman John Ullyot, an unprecedented move against the former top US general who became a frequent target of President Donald Trump.
Pentagon yanks former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper’s security detail: report
Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper has become the latest ex-official from President Trump’s first term to lose their security detail, according to a report. The Pentagon revoked Esper’s taxpayer-funded security detail on Tuesday night,
Trump 2nd term live updates: DOD pulls Esper's security detail
President Donald Trump has begun his second administration with a series of controversial moves and decisions.
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Portrait of Mark Esper in Pentagon taken down
A portrait of Mark Esper from his time as Secretary of the Army placed in the Pentagon has been removed as of Wednesday. Within the first weeks of the Trump administration, the Pentagon has ...