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Jim Mattis Explains Why He Resigned as Secretary of Defense

In December of 2018, Jim Mattis resigned as Trump's Secretary of Defense over policy differences regarding Syria. Now out of government, Mattis offers reflections on leadership in his new book, “Call Sign Chaos.” He spoke with Christiane in New York about the importance of alliances and his decision to resign.

Jim Mattis Explains Why He Resigned as Secretary of Defense

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