Colin Kahl, the Pentagon’s top policymaker, will likely resign later this summer and return to the private sector, according to three U.S. officials familiar with the decision.
Kahl has not ruled out returning to serve in a second Biden administration, the three U.S. officials familiar with the decision said.
Two years ago Kahl faced a tough confirmation battle to become the number three civilian at the Pentagon, in part because of his critical comments about Republicans on social media while working in the private sector. Republicans also criticized his involvement inKahl apologized for his comments on social media and the final vote to confirm him was 49 to 45. He did not receive a single Republican vote.
Sasha Baker, the deputy under secretary of defense for policy, could move up to the head policy job, at least in an acting capacity, the officials said. Mara Karlin, the assistant secretary of defense for strategy, plans and capabilities since August 2021, could be nominated to replace Kahl. She advises senior Pentagon leaders on defense strategy, national security and emerging capabilities. Karlin played a critical role in the crafting of the current National Defense Strategy.
But nominees to hold top Pentagon positions continue to be held up by Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., over the Pentagon’s abortion policy. There are now 234 nominations stuck in the confirmation process, including two civilian nominees, Nickolas Guertin to be the assistant secretary of the Navy, and Ronald Keohane to be assistant secretary of defense for manpower and reserve affairs.
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