Trump '100 Percent' With Me: US Defence Chief Mattis

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Trump '100 percent' with me: US defence chief Mattis

US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said President Donald Trump has assured him of his full support, one day after Trump appeared to cast doubt over the Pentagon chief's fate.

Ho Chi Minh City, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 16th Oct, 2018 ) :US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said President Donald Trump has assured him of his full support, one day after Trump appeared to cast doubt over the Pentagon chief's fate.

Speaking to reporters as he flew from Washington to Ho Chi Minh City at the start of a week-long Asia trip, Mattis said he had spoken directly to Trump by phone late Monday morning.

"He said, 'I'm 100 percent with you'," Mattis said.