Politico: Jim Webb emerges as candidate for Defense secretary
Jim Webb, the iconoclastic former Democratic senator from Virginia who served as Ronald Reagan's secretary of the Navy, is under consideration for Defense secretary, according to an administration official with knowledge of the process.
Webb would be an eye-opening choice as a member of the opposing party who briefly ran for president in 2015.
But his views on foreign policy and military affairs align with President Donald Trump in key respects. For example, he ran for the Senate in 2006 on a platform to withdraw U.S. troops from Iraq, even campaigning while wearing his Marine son's combat boots.
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WNU Editor: He predicted that Iraq would be a disaster in 2003 if the U.S. was to invade. He is a hawk when it comes to China. His nomination will pass the Senate. I can understand why President Trump would be interested in him. But I am also sure there are others that President Trump is now screening.
More News On Reports That Jim Webb Is President Trump's Choice To Be The Next U.S. Secretary of Defense
White House Mulls Jim Webb, Ex-Democratic Senator, as Next Defense Secretary -- The New York Times
New York Times: Democrat Jim Webb being floated for defense secretary -- CNN
White House considering Jim Webb as Mattis replacement: report -- The Hill
Dem for Defense?: Gen. Keane Says WH Considering Former VA Sen. Jim Webb to Replace Mattis -- FOX News
Trump Mulls Nominating 'China Hawk' James Webb as Pentagon Chief - Reports -- Sputnik
Will James Webb Be the Next Secretary of Defense? -- James Fallows, The Atlantic
Former Democratic Senator Could Replace Mattis As Defense Secretary, Says Report -- Daily Caller
Secretary of Defense Jim Webb? -- Curt Mills, American Conservative
