Mark Esper

Mark Esper

politician United States

Mark Esper served as the United States Secretary of Defense from July 2019 until November 2020. He was known for his tenure during a tumultuous period of military and political challenges, including his advisement against presidential interference in military justice and war crime cases.

Born on Apr 21, 1974 (50 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
381,608
Power
9,168$
Sentiment
4.90
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 2 4.50 0.04% +10% 331,002,651 133,420 $21,000,000 8,465$
India 1 5.00 0.02% +0% 1,380,004,385 243,774 $2,900,000 512$
Israel 1 5.00 0.05% +0% 9,216,900 4,414 $400,000 192$
Totals 4 1,720,223,936 381,608 $24,300,000 9,169$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: Mark Esper, Trump's then-Defense Secretary, publicly opposed using active-duty troops to quell protests. 6

CNN: Why Trump wants to own the Pentagon

United States United States: Trump notably did so in first term in 2019 by issuing pardons in high profile war crime cases, against the advice of Pentagon leaders including then-Defense Secretary Mark Esper. 3

CNN: Trump’s power grab could dissuade military leaders from refusing illegal orders, experts warn