US Pres Trump's nominee for Army secretary withdraws his name
President Donald Trump’s Nominee For Army Secretary, Businessman Vincent Viola, Has Withdrawn His Name From Consideration For The Post.
President Donald Trump’s nominee for Army secretary, businessman Vincent Viola, has withdrawn his name from consideration for the post.Defense Secretary Jim Mattis was disappointed but understood and respected Viola’s decision, a Pentagon statement said. Mattis will recommend to Trump another candidate soon, the statement said.A Trump administration official confirmed last night that Viola had withdrawn. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because the official wasn’t authorised to speak publicly.
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