Democrats are condemning Pres. Trump's appointing of a staunch loyalist to a senior Pentagon job after it became clear that getting the retired general confirmed to a higher post would be difficult, if not impossible.
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Trump appointed retired Brig. Gen. Anthony Tata to a job performing the duties of the deputy undersecretary for defense policy, amid ongoing furor over offensive remarks Tata made, including about Islam. Last week the Senate canceled a hearing on Tata's nomination to become defense undersecretary for policy, the third-highest civilian post at the Pentagon.
Reed said Tata was on the verge of being rejected by the panel, and “until the issues raised by senators of both parties can be resolved, Gen. Tata should not be serving in a position in the Defense Department.” Trump's latest move sets up a complex, yet largely temporary, situation in the Pentagon's policy shop.
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