Trump was furious after Defense Secretary Esper effectively barred the Confederate flag from military bases

• President Donald Trump was furious after Defense Security Mark Esper effectively banned the Confederate flag on military bases, CNN reported. 
• Trump has defended the flag in the past. 
• Esper was reportedly almost fired when he publically disagreed with Trump's suggestion to send troops to quell protests, The Wall Street Journal reported. 
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President Donald Trump was reportedly furious after Defense Security Mark Esper effectively banned the Confederate flag on military bases, CNN reported. 

CNN reported that while Esper did not outright mention the flag by name, the new de-facto ban would stop the flag from being displayed on military bases. 

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