US Defence Sec dismisses resignation talk

By Phil Stewart
Updated September 19 2018 - 8:01am, first published 7:55am
James Mattis denies disparaging Donald Trump, as portrayed in Bob Woodward's book 'Fear'.
James Mattis denies disparaging Donald Trump, as portrayed in Bob Woodward's book 'Fear'.

US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis has flatly dismissed reports suggesting he may be leaving President Donald Trump's administration in the coming months, saying: "I wouldn't take it seriously at all."

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