Esper is sworn in as Trump's defense secretary

Date: 2019-07-23
Entry type: person-network-event
Current status: Served as defense secretary from July 2019 through November 2020
Last reviewed: 2026-09-03

Trump presided over Esper's July 23, 2019 oath after Senate confirmation.

Entities and roles

Donald J. Trumpnetwork root
Mark Espersecretary of defense

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Donald J. Trumpdefense secretary in Trump's first administrationMark Esper
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Claims and evidence

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Mark Esper was sworn in as secretary of defense on July 23, 2019, thanked Trump for his confidence, and accepted the appointment in Trump's administration.
- The American Presidency Project: Remarks at a Swearing-in Ceremony for Mark T. Esper as Secretary of Defense
- U.S. Department of Defense Historical Office: Mark T. Esper