President-elect Trump on Thursday named Troy Meink, a top spy chief who has previously served as a missile engineer, as his pick for secretary of the Air Force. Trump said in a statement on Truth
President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Troy Meink, currently principal deputy director of the National Reconnaissance Office, to lead the Department of the Air Force, according to a person familiar with the plans.
Hegseth does not have the qualifications that one would typically associate with the leader of the most powerful military in human history.
President-elect Donald Trump has selected Troy Meink, an Air Force veteran and the principal deputy director of the National Reconnaissance Office, to serve as the next Air Force secretary.
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) on Tuesday expressed strong support for Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth, praising the combat veteran’s cautious approach to military intervention.
Pete Hegseth faced an important test on Tuesday — but he didn't just have to prove himself to the senators who immediately began sparring over his nomination as defense secretary.
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, has publicly faced senators for the first time.
Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth will publicly face senators on Tuesday for the first time after weeks of privately pushing back on criticism over his qualifications and personal past
President-elect Donald Trump has named Troy Meink to lead the US Air Force, highlighting his extensive experience in military service and national security. Trump also announced other nominations, including Chris Stallings and Luke Lindberg for key roles ahead of his inauguration on January 20.
Responding to concerns over Pete Hegseth's background check, a legal analyst asked why Hegseth's ex-wife was not interviewed.
President-elect Trump today announced his intention to nominate Troy Meink, who currently serves as the principal deputy director for the National Reconnaissance Office, to be the next Air Force secretary.