Defense Adviser Quits In Protest Of Trump Admin's Pentagon Purge

Defense Adviser Quits In Protest Of Trump Admin's Pentagon Purge

The Defense Business Board is a Pentagon advisory group that has recently undergone a purge at the hands of the Trump administration.

Now, one of the survivors of that purge has resigned in protest.

Business Insider reports Steve Blank wrote in his resignation letter that President Donald Trump's administration has endangered the nation.

My service to the Department of Defense was a service to the country not to a party.

I hereby tender my resignation.

Steve Blank Former Member, US Defense Business Board Business Insider reports the purge of the Defense Business Board last week followed the removal of most of the Defense Policy Board late last month.

The Trump administration has also purged much of the Pentagon's civilian leadership, clearing the way for loyalists to fill top posts.

All the vacancies created by the purge are to be filled by Trump loyalists.