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Esper fired for not being coup enough, sources say

“The president could just respect the decision of the Electoral College, but he thinks he’s too coup for schoo.”

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Nov 13, 2020
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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump fired Mark Esper after deciding his defense secretary was simply not coup enough for the current administration, according to defense and administration officials.

Christopher Miller, Esper’s acting replacement, believes Esper was good at the job but kind of a dork.

“Mark was all right, but he doesn’t drink or smoke and

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