Mark Esper (Ex-Secretary)

Mark Esper is an American politician and businessman who served as the Secretary of Defense under President Donald Trump from July 2019 until November 2020. In this role, he oversaw the U.S. military and implemented defense policy. Before becoming Secretary of Defense, Esper was the Secretary of the Army and held various defense-related positions. He has a military background, serving as an officer in the U.S. Army and later in the Army Reserves. Esper's tenure was marked by significant events, including the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on the military and civil unrest within the United States.