At least two retired Army generals have pulled support for Trump's nominee to oversee the Pentagon's policy shop after CNN's KFile reported last week that he has a history of Islamophobic and inflammatory remarks against prominent Democratic politicians
Gen. Joseph Votel and Gen. Tony Thomas had both signed a letter of support for retired Army Brig. Gen. Anthony Tata, a frequent guest on Fox News and ardent defender of the President, to become the third highest official at the Pentagon before news of his controversial comments surfaced, according to a draft copy obtained by CNN. Now, both generals say they can no longer back Tata for the job.
" If confirmed by the Senate, Tata would oversee the Defense Department's policy shop, including its national security and defense strategy, nuclear deterrence and missile defense policy, and security cooperation plans and policies. The policy chief also closely advises the secretary of defense on national security and supports the Department of Defense's program and budget decisions.
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