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One of Barack Obama’s top cabinet members has passed away.
Ash Carter has passed away.
He was 68 years old.
Shocking Death
Carter was nominated as Secretary of Defense in 2014.
He initiated the war against ISIS in the Middle East.
He was one of the former Obama officials that was complimentary to the Trump administration due to how Trump took on ISIS.
His family announced his death, stating, “It is with deep and profound sadness that the family of former Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter shares that Secretary Carter passed away Monday evening in Boston after a sudden cardiac event at the age of 68.
“Carter, the 25th Secretary of Defense and Director of the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard’s Kennedy School, devoted his professional life to the national security of the United States and teaching students about international affairs.
“He was a beloved husband, father, mentor, and friend.
“His sudden loss will be felt by all who knew him.
“As Director of the Belfer Center since 2017, Secretary Carter continued to teach and share his experience and knowledge with Harvard students.
“A Rhodes Scholar and theoretical physicist, Secretary Carter loved academia, teaching, and mentoring students.
“He believed that his most profound legacy would be the thousands of students he taught with the hope that they would make the world a better and safer place.”
