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James Mattis to step down as US defence secretary after announcing he can no longer support Donald Trump

Washington Times

US Defence Secretary James Mattis is resigning, BBC reports.

His announcement came a day after President Trump said he was withdrawing troops from Syria - a decision General Mattis is understood to oppose.

In his resignation letter, Gen Mattis strongly hinted at policy differences with Mr Trump.

He said the president had the right to appoint someone "whose views are better aligned with yours".

Gen Mattis, 68, will leave the job in February. President Trump has not immediately named a successor, but said one would be appointed shortly.


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