Pentagon Chief Doesn't Support Using <br />Active Military on US Streets On Monday, President Donald Trump threatened to use <br />military action "to defend the life and property"<br /> of residents amid violent protests in response <br />to racism and police brutality. Defense Secretary Mark Esper <br />spoke against the use of military force in an <br />interview with NBC News on Tuesday evening. Mark Esper, <br />Defense Secretary Mark Esper, <br />Defense Secretary In a press briefing on Wednesday, <br />Esper further clarified his remarks. Mark Esper, Defense Secretary, via NBC News Esper also made comments <br />about the killing of George Floyd. Mark Esper, Defense Secretary, via CNN Mark Esper, Defense Secretary, via CNN
