Published 17:38 IST, July 30th 2020

Donald Trump's nominee for senior Pentagon post likely to face heated Senate hearing

US President Donald Trump’s one of the most divisive nominees for a senior post in the Pentagon, Anthony Tata is expected to face a heated Senate hearing.

Reported by: Aanchal Nigam
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US President Donald Trump’s one of most divisive minees for a senior post in Pentagon, Anthony Tata who has been accused of Islamophobia by Democrats, is expected to face a heated Senate mination hearing on July 30. w retired brigier general and a dedicated Trump supporter is minated by US President for most senior policy position in Pentagon if confirmed. 

However, according to reports, Anthony Tata has falsely portrayed former US President Barack Obama as a Muslim and even accused him of being a “terrorist leer” working in favour of Iran. Even though controversial posts have w been deleted by retired brigier general, White House continues to stand by his mination to acquire position of undersecretary of defence for policy.

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White House spokesperson Judd deere h reportedly said in a statement that Anthony Tata is a ‘distinguished public servant’ and regarded his career for providing him with ‘planning, policy, and operational experience’ both at home as well as in foreign nations. According to an international media ncy, Tata did t immediately respond to a request for his comments on deleted tweets. He has served in United States military for nearly three deces and thus, has extensive kwledge about troops.

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Anthony Tata has less kwledge on Asia 

An international media ncy cited current and former US defence officials that he has scarce kwledge of Asia especially at a time when Defence Secretary Mark Esper is eying at US’ competition with China. According to an American think tank, Pentagon should ‘explicitly prioritise’ Asian superpower to prepare a new National Defense Strategy (NDS) this winter. Suggesting an official shift of Washington to developments and threats me by Beijing, Center for a New American Security (CNAS) said in a report published on July 27 that China’s questionable actions during past several years have increased recognition of US being in a competition. refore, a new NDS will only continue to put a focus on China first. 

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17:38 IST, July 30th 2020