Player Embed Code: Download Embed Share President, Defense Secretary Brief Reporters at USNS Comfort Departure Defense.gov March 28, 2020 | 26:26 President Donald J. Trump and Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper speak to reporters in Norfolk, Va., before the Navy hospital ship USNS Comfort leaves to support the nation’s COVID-19 response efforts in New York City, March 28, 2020.