was mad dog mattis fired obama
Direct From the Source: Quotes From General âMad Dogâ Mattis, Donald Trumpâs Phenomenal Pick for Sec. of Defense. share this article. Heâs being called the most revered marine in a generation from the Marine Corps Times. Heâs Donald Trumpâs pick for Secretary of Defense â General James âMad Dogâ Mattis. âThis is the guy that Barack Obama fired for good reason, because â I want to get this exactly right â he rubbed civilian officials the wrong way,â Glenn said sarcastically Friday on his radio program.