Trump AdministrationTrump, Esper Reject Proposal to Cut Military Healthcare00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintPresident Donald Trump speaks as he takes part in the signing of a proclamation on the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment in the White House in Washington on Aug. 18, 2020. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty ImagesZachary StieberSenior Reporter8/18/2020|Updated: 8/18/2020President Donald Trump and Secretary of Defense Mark Esper both said Monday they oppose efforts to slash military healthcare by some $2.2 billion.The proposal by Pentagon officials “has been firmly and totally rejected by me,” Trump wrote on Twitter.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentZachary StieberSenior ReporterZachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]Author’s Selected ArticlesUSDA Urges Court to Rule Against Motion That Would Force It to Fund Food Stamp ProgramOct 30, 2025Trump’s New Surgeon General Nominee to Appear for Confirmation HearingOct 30, 2025RFK Jr. Says Officials Exploring Feasibility of Breaking Up MMR VaccineOct 29, 2025FDA Says It’s Eliminating Requirements for Generic Versions of Expensive DrugsOct 29, 2025Related TopicsPresident Donald TrumpMark esper
