Embattled Trump fires Defence Secretary, names counterterrorism chief as replacement

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In a series of tweets on his Twitter handle, Trump announced that Christopher Miller, the highly respected Director of the National Counterterrorism Center will be Acting Secretary of Defence with immediate effect.

According to Trump: “I am pleased to announce that Christopher C. Miller, the highly respected Director of the National Counterterrorism Center (unanimously confirmed by the Senate), will be Acting Secretary of Defense effective immediately.

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“Chris will do a GREAT job! Mark Esper has been terminated. I would like to thank him for his service.”

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