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Trump considering two ex-generals for defence secretary post
Published Fri, Nov 18, 2016 · 09:50 PM
Washington
TWO former generals are in contention for US defence secretary in President-elect Donald Trump's administration: James Mattis and Jack Keane, who served as an informal adviser to Hillary Clinton, according to a person involved in the transition.
Mr Trump is seeking to build out his national security team, having offered the job …
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