Introduction

Ex-secretary of defence mark esper talks to us about his new book, a sacred oath. Describes how staff proposed shooting black wives and bombing drug cartells in mexico. Says there's a new cadre of republicans out there who can run in 20 24 but they're goino have to meet a few marks. David ignatius: What would you tell voters if Donald Trump ran for re-election? Mark esper: He is an unprincipled person. Who, given his self interest, should not be in the position of public service.