Mark Esper sailed through the confirmation process with wide bipartisan support. AP
Mark Esper sailed through the confirmation process with wide bipartisan support. AP

The Americas

US Senate confirms Mark Esper as new Pentagon chief

Mr Esper will take over nearly seven months after the shock departure of James Mattis

Agence France Presse

July 24, 2019

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