Esper is out of line. This is not the way to disagree with the boss.
This guy does not understand or respect chain of command. He let the “Roosevelt” captain off after the Sec. Navy had released him and fired Sec. Navy. All wrong. He was wrong then and he is wrong now.
He and Mattress should get along well.
Yep. He can say what he wants behind closed doors in his role as an advisor. If the CinC decided to implement the Insurrection Act, and he was still deeply opposed, he should resign. But Trump has NOT implemented the Insurrection Act. His statement was unacceptable and insubordinate. He should be fired.
When SECDEF abdicated his responsibility he needs to be fired immediately.
Not holding my breath.