NBC News reports that Secretary of Defense Mark Esper has drafted a letter of resignation that he will turn into the White House shortly, ending a contentious tenure in which Esper frequently found himself at odds with the president.
Esper reportedly wrote the letter in anticipation of being one of a number of Cabinet officials who will be fired by President Trump. Though he would only have less than three months left in his term given that he’s expected to lose the election, various Trump insiders foresee a number of people being fired by Trump in retaliation for perceived slights.