Defense Secretary James Mattis to retire at the end of February, Trump says
Defense Secretary James Mattis to retire at the end of February, Trump says
President Trump said Thursday evening that Defense Secretary James Mattis will be retiring in February, in a shock announcement adding to the list of the president's outgoing Cabinet members after his second year in office.
Mattis will step down "with distinction" after serving in his role for two years, the president said on Twitter.
"During Jim’s tenure, tremendous progress has been made, especially with respect to the purchase of new fighting equipment," Trump tweeted. "General Mattis was a great help to me in getting allies and other countries to pay their share of military obligations. A new Secretary of Defense will be named shortly. I greatly thank Jim for his service!"
Following the announcement, the Pentagon released a copy of Mattis' signed resignation letter.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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