Donald Rumsfeld

Donald Rumsfeld was an influential American politician and businessman, serving as the United States Secretary of Defense under President Gerald Ford in the 1970s and again under President George W. Bush during the early 2000s. He played a key role in shaping U.S. military strategy during the Iraq War and was known for his strong leadership style and controversial decisions. Rumsfeld is also recognized for his role in the privatization of defense contracts and his famous quote about known knowns and unknown unknowns, which relates to decision-making and uncertainty. He passed away in 2021.