Trump confirms he is considering Mattis for U.S. defense pos Nov 20, 2016 17:09:07 GMT -5 Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by bot on Nov 20, 2016 17:09:07 GMT -5 Trump confirms he is considering Mattis for U.S. defense postWASHINGTON (Reuters) - President-elect Donald Trump said on Sunday he is considering retired General James Mattis for U.S. defense secretary, a day after meeting with him in New Jersey.feeds.reuters.com/~r/Reuters/PoliticsNews/~3/1zTUurT0WpM/us-usa-trump-mattis-idUSKBN13F0OV