The nomination process may indicate challenges in confirming Trump's nominees due to bureaucratic hurdles and controversy, which could impact the Navy's leadership and operations, and may suggest a shift in the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches.
Hung Cao Waiver Needed Amid Controversy
Hung Cao, Trump’s nominee to lead the Navy, faces a significant obstacle in the form of federal law requiring a seven-year waiting period for former military officers to take top civilian Pentagon jobs. Cao needs a waiver, but with Congress largely absent until after the midterms, the process may take months, according to Politico.
The nomination process may indicate challenges in confirming Trump's nominees due to bureaucratic hurdles and controversy, which could impact the Navy's leadership and operations, and may suggest a shift in the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches.
Hung Cao Waiver Needed Amid Controversy
Hung Cao, Trump’s nominee to lead the Navy, faces a significant obstacle in the form of federal law requiring a seven-year waiting period for former military officers to take top civilian Pentagon jobs. Cao needs a waiver, but with Congress largely absent until after the midterms, the process may take months, according to Politico.