Defense Secretary Jim Mattis Will ‘Retire’ in February. Trump Says Successor to Be Named ‘Shortly’

President Donald Trump has announced that Defense Secretary Jim Mattis will retire at the end of February.

Trump says on Twitter that a new secretary of defense will be named soon.

Trump’s announcement comes a day after he surprised U.S. allies and members of Congress by announcing the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria.

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