Biden weighs retired General Lloyd Austin for Pentagon chief
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Joe Biden is considering retired four-star General Lloyd Austin as his nominee for defense secretary, adding him to a shortlist that includes Jeh Johnson, Tammy Duckworth and Michele Flournoy, two sources with direct knowledge of the decision-making tell Axios.
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Biden reportedly considering a retired four-star general to lead US military, would be first Black defense secretary if confirmed
If confirmed, Ret. US Army Gen. Lloyd Austin would be the first Black defense secretary for the United States.
Biden Considering Retired African American Gen. Austin as Nominee for Pentagon Head, Report Says
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Projected US President-elect Joe Biden is considering retired African American four-star General Lloyd Austin as a nominee for defense secretary, US media have reported.
"Joe Biden is considering retired four-star General Lloyd Austin as his nominee for defense secretary, adding him to a shortlist that includes Jeh Johnson, Tammy Duckworth and Michele Flournoy," Axios reports."A nominee for Pentagon chief was noticeably absent when the president-elect rolled out h