Donald Trump split away from his inauguration festivities to sign an executive order to swear in retired General James Mattis as Secretary of Defense and General John Kelly as Secretary of Homeland Security. The order also “eased the burden of Obamacare,” according to White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer.
No further details were provided to reporters when the press secretary was pressed for more information regarding the order.
“I am pleased by the confirmation votes of Generals Mattis and Kelly," the president said in a statement to Fox News. "These uniquely qualified leaders will immediately begin the important work of rebuilding our military, defending our nation and securing our borders. I am proud to have these two American heroes join my administration.
"I call on members of the Senate to fulfill their constitutional obligation and swiftly confirm the remainder of my highly qualified cabinet nominees, so that we can get to work on behalf of the American people without further delay.”
The Independent reached out to the Trump administration and transition team to no avail.
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