Esper: Take Trump comments about using military against Americans ‘seriously’

Former President Donald Trump watches as new Secretary of Defense Mark Esper delivers remarks in the Oval Office of the White House July 23, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by White House Photo)

By Sarah Fortinsky via The Hill

Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, who served in the Trump administration, said Monday the public should take former President Trump “seriously” when he suggests using the military against American citizens.