the trump administration, the stock market's in turmoil, the generals are out, the government is about to shut down and be in a bit of a crisis mode. this is a presidency in crisis right now. >> we're going to stay on top of all of the breaking news. thanks so much for watching. "erin burnett outfront" starts "erin burnett outfront" starts right now. -- captions by vitac -- www.vitac.com good evening, i'm erin burnett. "outfront" tonight, the breaking news, defense secretary jim mattis quits. in a stunning letter to the president of the united states, the four star general calling out president trump for not backing american allies, for supporting authoritarian regimes. i want to read the entire letter, because this is a turning point for this administration, for president trump, and for this country. here is the letter from defense secretary mattis to the president of the united states, which he handed him today, in which he quit. "dear mr. president, i have been privileged to serve as our