Secretary Of Defense 'Cannot Wait To Leave' Ahead Of Inauguration

The transcript covers the outgoing Defense Secretary Miller's handling of criticism regarding the Pentagon's response to the Capitol riot and his deployment of the National Guard. Miller discusses his responsibilities and uses humor in addressing questions about military programs like the F35 fighter jet and Russian tactics. The transcript also touches on Miller's appointment by President Trump following the dismissal of Mark Esper.

What was the context of Miller's comments during the press conference?

Who appointed Miller as the Defense Secretary and when?