A controversial Trump administration pick for a top Pentagon post has been placed into a senior role days after his nomination hearing was canceled
Retired Army Brig. Gen. Anthony Tata has formally withdrawn his nomination to be the Defense Department undersecretary of defense for policy and has been designated"the official Performing the Duties of the Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Policy reporting to the Acting Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Dr. James Anderson," a Pentagon spokesperson said in a statement.
"House Armed Services Chairman Adam Smith, a Washington Democrat, also expressed opposition to the move in a statement Sunday."Our system of checks and balances exists for a reason and the Senate's role in the confirmation process for administration appointees ensures individuals at the highest levels of government are highly qualified," Smith said.
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