John Rood, who held one of most important Pentagon jobs, faced pressure to resign from some who lost confidence in his ability to carry out Trump agenda.

Rood was mtg with Esper this a.m.; letter was being drafted.

Story by me, @Jordanfabian @ACapacciohttps://t.co/u0XnJzo2eV

— Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) February 19, 2020