US Navy Secretary Nominee Withdraws: Pentagon

Sumaira FH Published February 27, 2017 | 08:25 AM

US Navy secretary nominee withdraws: Pentagon

WASHINGTON, , (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 27th Feb, 2017 ) - Philip Bilden has withdrawn his nomination as secretary of the US Navy, the Pentagon said Sunday, the latest in a series of nominees to remove their Names from consideration to serve under President Donald Trump.

"This was a personal decision driven by privacy concerns and significant challenges he faced in separating himself from his business interests," Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said in a statement, adding that he would soon suggest a new nominee. "While I am disappointed, I understand and respect his decision, and know that he will continue to support our nation in other ways."

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