# Jim Mattis

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Former Pentagon chief launches blistering attack on Trump for trying to 'divide' America

James Mattis said the tear gassing of peaceful protesters to allow a Trump photo op was an “abuse of executive authority”.

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Jun 4th 2020, 6:57 AM

Saudis vow 'complete' probe of Khashoggi murder, US defence secretary says

Jamal Khashoggi was murdered after entering his country’s Istanbul consulate on 2 October.

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Oct 28th 2018, 1:39 PM

'I'll write the real book': Donald Trump slams new book on his presidency ahead of its release

Fear: Trump in the White House hits US bookshops on Tuesday after a week-long buildup.

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Sep 10th 2018, 9:20 PM

Trump says talking is 'not the answer' to North Korean situation

His comments are at odds with remarks made by US Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis.

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Aug 30th 2017, 8:05 PM

Transgender troops can continue to serve in US military for now, says Defense Secretary

Transgender troops can continue to serve while the Pentagon studies an order by Trump to ban them from US forces.

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Aug 30th 2017, 11:34 AM

Teenager interviews head of Pentagon after Trump aide inadvertently gave out phone number

The eagle eyed high schooler spotted the post it note saying “Jim, Mad Dog, Mattis” along with the phone number.

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Jul 10th 2017, 10:22 PM

US says North Korea 'poses a threat to us all'

Trump’s team wants to get China, Pyongyang’s ally, on side.

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Jun 3rd 2017, 10:58 AM