New York Times | Rallying in North Carolina, Donald Trump Formally Introduces James Mattis New York Times President-elect Donald J. Trump introduced James N. Mattis, a retired Marine Corps general, during a stop in North Carolina as part of a thank-you tour. By REUTERS. Photo by Stephen Crowley/The New York Times. Watch in Times Video ». embed. Trump Touts Military Strength In NC On Second Stop Of 'Thank You' Tour Republicans force Mattis issue in must-pass spending bill Overnight Defense: Funding bill would ease Trump Defense pick's confirmation | Obama delivers final security speech |