Terminated, or being fired, is not the same as resigning. If Esper had resigned,why would he need to be terminated?
Could you not lie for once? You really are trying to break Trump’s record.
From the story:
“It's not uncommon for Cabinet secretaries to prepare undated letters of resignation during a presidential transition, giving the commander in chief the chance to replace them for a second term. The president decides whether to accept the resignation letters, and the process usually occurs after the election results are clear.
But defense officials say Esper prepared his letter because he is one of the Cabinet officials long expected to be pushed out after the election.”