Mark Esper, former Secretary of Defense in the Trump administration, has been hired by CNN as an on-air contributor and global affairs analyst. Esper's appointment has sparked controversy due to his past actions, including the Lafayette Square walkabout photo-op with Trump and urging governors to treat American cities as a 'battlespace' during the Floyd protests.
Mark Esper, former President Trump's one-time top defense official, is joining CNN as a contributor https://t.co/iifmXjbzPX https://t.co/5OBNinTtyj
The rehabilitation of ex-Trump folks continues. I get it - Esper opposes Trump now & was anti the Big Lie. But he also did the post-teargas Lafayette Square walkabout photo-op with Trump, & urged governors to treat American cities as a "battlespace" during the Floyd protests. https://t.co/1gfZYcQOY3
Mark Esper, Donald Trump's Former Secretary Of Defense, To Join CNN As Global Affairs Analyst https://t.co/BzfqR3vdhl
Mark Esper, who served as Secretary of Defense in the Trump administration, is joining CNN as a global affairs analyst and political commentator.
Inbox: CNN has hired former Defense Secretary Mark Esper as an on-air contributor