Former Lobbyist Mark Esper Confirmed And Sworn In As Pentagon Chief
- 5 years ago
Army Secretary Mark Esper was sworn in as U.S. secretary of defense on Tuesday, July 23. Esper was confirmed by the Senate in a strong bipartisan vote, ending the longest period the Pentagon had been without a permanent chief. Esper was sworn in at the White House in a ceremony hosted by President Donald Trump. 55-year-old Esper is a former soldier and lobbyist for weapons maker Raytheon Co.