Jim Mattis (Former Secretary)

Jim Mattis is a retired U.S. Marine Corps general who served as the Secretary of Defense from January 2017 to January 2019 under President Donald Trump. He is known for his leadership in various military operations and his strategic thinking. Before his role as Secretary, he commanded U.S. Central Command, overseeing military operations in the Middle East. Mattis is respected for his military expertise, emphasis on strong alliances, and pragmatic approach to defense policy. He has a reputation for being a thoughtful and principled leader, often saying that “the first casualty of war is truth.”