Daily Trump Quiz: Monday, April 30, 2024

The answer to question Nº10 is b) Mark Esper

Patrick M. Shanahan served as the Acting Secretary of Defense from January 1, 2019, to June 23, 2019, succeeding James Mattis. He was the Deputy Secretary of Defense before assuming the role of Acting Secretary.

However, he withdrew from consideration for the permanent position of Secretary of Defense and resigned from his role as Acting Secretary in June 2019. Therefore, Mark Esper became the second confirmed Secretary of Defense under President Donald Trump, serving from July 23, 2019, until November 9, 2020. Esper, a former lobbyist for defense contractor Raytheon, had previously served as Secretary of the Army before being nominated and confirmed as Secretary of Defense.

He played a significant role in shaping Trump's defense policies, including the administration's approach to military deployments and budget priorities. However, Esper's tenure was marked by tensions with Trump over various issues, including the handling of protests and the use of military force.

Ultimately, Trump announced Esper's dismissal on Twitter shortly after the 2020 presidential election. Esper's tenure may have been viewed with mixed feelings, given the controversies surrounding his leadership and his eventual dismissal from the administration.

That was a tricky one! 

Question Nº11 – What was the name of the legislative proposal supported by Donald Trump, which aimed to overhaul the U.S. immigration system by prioritizing merit-based admissions?

a) Secure Borders Act

b) Immigration Reform and Control Act

c) RAISE Act

d) Immigration Modernization Act