Senate Confirms Mark Esper As New Secretary Of Defense | Velshi & Ruhle | MSNBC

The Senate has voted to confirm the nomination of Mark Esper to be President Trump's new Secretary of Defense. NBC's Courtney Kube reports from Capitol Hill.

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[Jimusmc]

Let the resignation countdown clock begin
These guys drop faster

[bilboman]

wow, that's weird... MSNBC talked for 3 minutes without trashing Trump.

[lovemyalaskaful]

Quick question, how long do u think Esper will be secdef??

[LouisVictor]

And another defense contractor executive he appoints to a position that hands out contracts to defense contractors. Yep he’s totally draining the swamp.

[radwulfeboraci]

So where did the story on Trump suing New York State and the Democratic Ways and Means committee go? Disappeared as it was being watched.

[blinkonceonsunday]

Yay, another lobbyist in Trump's cabinet! Can we hire someone who is ready to serve the country, not the special interests please?

[Rich.H]

The whole administration has that haunted I have no soul face.

[anselmolawrence]

No matter who dumpfo nominates they will either be gone or resign in disgrace. They don't realize this is how donnie is playing them to cover his insecurities. This whole administration is a failure from start to present

[thepunisher]

Justice department announces broad antitrust review of big Tech

[dmmarrero]

wow great way to frame this msnbc!!! not mentioning he was a top exec for Raytheon!!! and still is getting paid!! #staywoke.

[AmberAmbwee]

People shouldn’t jump onto the sinking titanic..

[ruthdepew]

Two points: 1. He's an ex Raytheon (huge defense contractor) lobbyist and 2. He gets along with Trump and and Trump cronies. Still, he got nearly 40 Democrat votes. Looks like its time to primary some Democrats.

[AlexWalker-cidp]

How many change of command ceremonies from People whom come from Lockheed Martin and the rest contractors must we endure for this Post. I ask a simple question. Can any 1 in government govern today?
Children as top advisors and ambassadors to capitalism have proven tricle up economics is not working for WE THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES. I donot want to see a future five dollar loaf of bread. that's where were quickly heading. 15 an hour minimum wage. Isn't price lowering alot EASYER??? These guy's all work fot the Nation of Coche.... (Nope no Governor's here. just thieving business Men???

[michaelmarceau]

When will the "acting" president be replaced?

[mikeday]

Did Chris Hayes destroy all the Trump supporters yet? C'mon Chris...you're not just a toothless tiger are you? Soooo disappointing. 😨😪😣😢😭

[georgemorris]

FAKING NEWS!!, I mean breaking news!! whoops wrong script....

[rockycomet]

Thank you President Trump for serving and defending our country from all enemies, foreign AND domestic! MAGA! 🇺🇸