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POLITICO.COM | White House holding up DoD nomination amid Trump loyalty purge

  • esther17376
  • Jul 21
  • 1 min read
A woman in a black blouse holds a glass while speaking to reporters holding a microphone with a windscreen. She appears serious and engaged during the conversation, surrounded by men in suits and military attire. The image reflects the type of personnel decisions and loyalty vetting efforts John McEntee was involved in during his time overseeing hiring in the Trump administration.

MAR 13, 2020 — Another credentialed pick, iced for not being “Trump enough.” Despite a track record advancing the President’s NATO agenda, Kathryn Wheelbarger’s nomination for a top Pentagon intel role was stalled by John McEntee’s personnel team. Why? Her past ties to John McCain. The message was clear: it’s not about the résumé — it’s about loyalty. And McEntee was calling the shots.



 
 

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