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Trump planning to replace Pentagon chief Esper after election

By Katherine Doyle
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Trump planning to replace Pentagon chief Esper after election

President Trump intends to replace Secretary of Defense Mark Esper if he wins reelection in November.

Esper has, in turn, said privately that he may leave whether Trump wins or loses on Election Day.

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