Ex-Defense Secretary William Perry joins Mattis in condemning Trump The military “was never intended to be used for partisan political purposes,” he wrote.

I am outraged at the deplorable behavior of our President and Defense Secretary Esper, threatening to use American military forces to suppress peaceful demonstrators exercising their constitutional rights. This is a deeply shameful moment for our nation. https://t.co/zO8bEMd0YB

— William J. Perry (@SecDef19) June 5, 2020