US EditionOfficial involved in withholding Ukraine aid confirmed for US Defense post
- In 2025, the U.S. Senate approved Michael Duffey's appointment as the Department of Defense's deputy responsible for overseeing procurement and sustainment programs, with a 51-45 vote.
- During President Trump's first term, Duffey held a senior position within the White House budget office and played a role in the decision to pause $250 million in military assistance to Ukraine.
- He told lawmakers he would focus on strengthening the defense industrial base by lowering barriers that hinder new companies from working with the Department of Defense.
- Duffey emphasized that improving acquisition processes and incentivizing risk-taking in the defense workforce can attract innovation and enhance national security.
- Duffey’s confirmation coincided with Ukrainian officials’ visit to Washington amid ongoing efforts to resolve the conflict with Russia, highlighting the continued geopolitical tensions.
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Senate confirms Michael Duffey, Trump’s pick for Pentagon acquisition chief
The Senate voted 51-46 on Tuesday to confirm Michael Duffey as undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment. President Donald Trump officially nominated Duffey in January to lead the A&S directorate and be the Pentagon’s top weapons buyer. During his confirmation process, Duffey told lawmakers that some of his top priorities, if confirmed, would be to help “rebuild” the military, rapidly accelerate delivery of capabilities and “repa…
Senate Confirms Michael Duffey Amid Ukraine Aid Controversy
Senate Confirms Michael Duffey Amid Ukraine Aid Controversy Michael Duffey, a key figure in withholding military aid to Ukraine during President Donald Trump's first administration, has been confirmed as the undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment. The U.S. Senate voted 51-45 in favor of Duffey along party lines, with Republicans supporting the nomination.During Trump's first term, Duffey's directive to withhold aid to Ukraine,…
Official involved in withholding Ukraine aid confirmed for US Defense post
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed Michael Duffey, who in President Donald Trump's first administration asked the military to withhold aid to Ukraine, to be undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment.
Duffey confirmed as DOD acquisition chief
The Senate has voted 51-46 to confirm Michael Duffey to be under secretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment. Duffey, who previously served as deputy chief of staff to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, told lawmakers during his confirmation hearing that he would prioritize strengthening the U.S. defense industrial base and lowering barriers to entry for new companies. “New companies face significant hurdles when attempting to work with th…
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