Pentagon Nomination Snub Puzzles Experts

The White House has declined the Pentagon's proposal to nominate Army Lieutenant General Richard Angle as head of the National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command, as reported by Politico. The reasons behind this decision remain undisclosed, according to individuals knowledgeable about the situation.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 21-06-2025 02:24 IST | Created: 21-06-2025 02:24 IST
Pentagon Nomination Snub Puzzles Experts
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In a surprising move, the White House has turned down the Pentagon's nomination of Army Lieutenant General Richard Angle for the top position at the National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command. This decision was first reported by Politico.

The motives behind the White House's decision to reject the nomination remain unclear, raising questions and speculation among political experts and insiders.

The denial of Angle's nomination marks a significant moment in the ongoing process of appointing leaders to key national security roles, highlighting potential internal dynamics within the administration.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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