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Trump Fires Defense Secretary, Post-election Tension Mounts In US

President Donald Trump has fired the US Defense of Secretary, Mark Esper.

The President announced the termination of Esper’s appointment in a tweet on Monday evening.

Mr Trump wrote: “I am pleased to announce that Christopher C. Miller, the highly respected Director of the National Counterterrorism Center (unanimously confirmed by the Senate), will be Acting Secretary of Defense, effective immediately..”

“…Chris will do a GREAT job! Mark Esper has been terminated. I would like to thank him for his service,” he wrote.

It comes as US faces tough times with its elections.

President Trump has refused to accept defeat and US media report monitored by DGN Online suggest that the US will have a difficult transition.

Trump’s ally, Vladimir Putin has refused to congratulate Joe Biden, the President-elect.

China has also refused to congratulate Joe Biden, saying in a statement that the outcome of the US election remains

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Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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