Trump Fills More Defense Department Roles 👉 Updatem News

President-elect Donald Trump announced more nominations to fill his incoming Department of Defense (DoD) on Sunday, less than a month before his inauguration day.

Trump said in a series of statements posted to Truth Social that his “slate of American First Patriots” will work alongside his Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth to advocate for dedicated U.S. troops and restore U.S. military power and greatness to the world stage under his “peace through strength” defense mantra.

Deputy Secretary of Defense

Trump announced billionaire investor Stephen Feinberg as his nominee for the No. 2 position at the Pentagon, deputy secretary of defense. Feinberg served as chairman of Trump’s presidential Intelligence Advisory Board in the first Trump administration.

A graduate of Princeton University, Feinberg founded the private equity firm Cerberus in 1992. Cerberus has invested in defense contractors.

The president-elect said he knows Feinberg will “help Make the Pentagon Great Again.”

Under Secretary of Defense for Policy

Former senior DOD official Elbridge “Bridge” Colby was named for the No. 3 position at the Pentagon, under secretary of defense for policy.

Unlike the secretary and deputy secretary nominees, Colby has prior experience working at the Pentagon. He served as deputy assistant secretary of defense for strategy and force development in the first Trump White House when he helped develop the 2018 National Defense Strategy that brought the threat of communist China into greater focus for U.S. defense priorities.

“A highly respected advocate for our America First foreign and defense policy, Bridge will work closely with my outstanding Secretary of Defense Nominee, Pete Hegseth, to restore our Military power, and achieve my policy of peace through strength,” Trump said.

Other Defense Appointments

Trump tapped Michael Duffey to serve as under secretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment the same day.

“Mike has been a strong advocate for our Warfighters and the American Taxpayer throughout his many years of public service, including in the Department of Defense, and the Office of Management and Budget of my First Administration,” Trump said.

“Mike will drive change at the Pentagon and, as a staunch proponent of an America First approach to our National Defense, will work to revitalize our Defense Industrial Base, and rebuild our Military.”

Former Uber executive Emil Michael was named as under secretary of defense for research and engineering. During the Obama administration, Michael served as a White House Fellow, working on Pentagon projects in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Pakistan. During the first Trump administration, Michael served as a special assistant to the secretary of defense.

“Emil will ensure that our Military has the most technologically sophisticated weapons in the World, while saving A LOT of money for our Taxpayers,” Trump said.

SVP of Business for Uber Technologies Emil Michael (L) before the White House Correspondents' Dinner at Sheppard in Washington on April 29, 2016. (Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for Eric Podwall) — SVP of Business for Uber Technologies Emil Michael (L) before the White House Correspondents’ Dinner at Sheppard in Washington on April 29, 2016. Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for Eric Podwall

Retired Navy Commander Keith Bass was named as assistant secretary of defense for health affairs.

“He has led Medical Departments in the Department of Defense, the Central Intelligence Agency, and the White House Medical Unit,” Trump said of Bass’s over 30 years of health care experience.

“Keith will be leading the charge to ensure our Troops are healthy, and receiving the best Medical Care possible.”

Joe Kasper was appointed as chief of staff for the secretary of defense. Kasper has had a long career in public service, working on matters of National Defense, and served at the Pentagon and the Department of Homeland Security during the first Trump administration.

All positions except Kasper’s appointment as chief of staff will require Senate confirmation.

Original News Source Link – Epoch Times

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