Pattern starting saturday night. Ill have more coming up in a few minutes. Onto the white house transition president elect donald trump announces his pick for secretary of defense. Trump will nominate marine corps general, james mattis to lead the defense department. Trump referred to mattis by his nickname mad dog. President elect donald trump announces his pick for secretary of defense. Trump will nominate marine corps general, james mattis to lead the defense department. Trump referred to mattis by his nickname mad dog. Describing him as a true generals general. Mattis retired in 2013 after serving as the commander of the us central command. Trump made the announcement during his rally in ohio. Its his post election thank you tour. The stop is expected to be one that trump won on election night. In his speech, trump thanked his ohio supporters. Boasted about his victory. And returned to familiar campaign themes. We are going to bring our Common Ground and we will get the job done pr