Mr Trump (left) and Mike Pence deputy minister (right) with General James Mattis shooting after a meeting in Bedminster, New Jersey - Photo: UPI
The Washington Post said the views of his notable movement Mattis is considered "original Islam" is a major security issue facing the United States.
"We will appoint Mattis" Mad Dog "defense minister" - said Trump inform voters at an event in the city of Cincinnati, Ohio 1-12 days. "We will announce officially on Monday next week. You keep a secret! "- Billionaire Trump continues to" joke "with the audience.
Yet the morning of 1-12, said Jason Miller - group spokesman devolution of Mr. Trump - announced on Twitter that no decision on the Defence position is given, but then son Mr. Trump - Donald Jr. - Share a newsletter Mattis said he had been selected.
Minister hawks
Mr. James N. Mattis as commander of US central Command (in charge of Central Asia and Middle East) before "guard gun" retired Gen. Mattis 2013. often criticized Washington lacks a coherent strategy in the Middle East , solving problems locally and ineffective.
"Islamic Movement can benefit native America? I suppose the answer is no, but we need further discussion. If not pose that question, how do we know who is an ally in the war "- he once said Mattis so 2015.
Gen. Mattis (66) serves more than 4 decades in forces US Marines and is one of the military leaders of the most influential of his generation. This strategic thinkers are sometimes inspired to criticism by his tough spokesman.
General Mattis, when he was in the army, was nicknamed the "mad dog", "warrior monk" ... He pressed commanding lead in many important military operations of the US in the last 20 years including the war in Afghanistan and Iraq after the event 11-9.
After retirement so far, Mr. Mattis work adviser to the Hoover Institute - an organization of Stanford University scholar.
Same with Mr. Trump, General Mattis support tough stance against America's enemies, especially Iran. During a speech in April this year, Mr. Mattis confirmed Iran is "the most persistent threats to peace and stability in the Middle East".
Mr. Mattis said that America's next president will inherit "a mess" (Middle East) and identify nuclear agreement signed by Mr. Obama only to slow Tehran's ambitions rather than discourage be it. According to Mr. Mattis, the US also can not reverse this decision to unilateral sanctions against Iran if there is no participation allies.
"America is getting lost in the Middle East and our influence are at their lowest in 40 years" - he said Mattis.
Will be rejected?
"President-elect pretty smart to select a respected person like James N. Mattis for this position. He was a warrior, a scholar and a frank "- a former Pentagon official commented to the Washington Post.
However, the official also acknowledged the appointment of Mr. Mattis may cause concern about the violation of the principle of "civilian control of the military."
"For Mattis, the biggest risk of his is to have a national security adviser as Mike Flynn (former director of military intelligence), management style and his extreme views might make two human conflict. Defense ministers do nothing all day happy if a quarrel with the White House "- the unnamed defense official said.
To become the boss Pentagon, Mr. Mattis need the approval of Congress for a federal law in 1947 provided for a general need to wait 7 years after retirement to hold the position of Secretary of Defense. Congress only once allows exceptions when Gen. George C. Marshall was appointed in 1950.
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand - Members of the armed services subcommittee of the US Senate's - the same day 1-12 said she would oppose Mr. Mattis became defense minister.
"Although I had great respect for General Mattis but I would oppose the appointment. Civilian control of the military is the most basic principles of American democracy "- Senator Gillibrand said.
Meanwhile, a number of other people including chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee John McCain supporters attitude. "General Mattis understand the challenges of the Ministry of Defense, the US military and the security of our country. America would be lucky if the minister Mattis is back in service "- Senator McCain asserted adept. Thank you for leaving valuable comments
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