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Vice Admiral Harward sez 'no-can-do' to new national security adviser position
[Wash Times] Vice Adm. Robert Harward turned down the post of White House national security adviser Thursday, just days after President Trump fired Michael Flynn from the job.A senior administration official confirmed that Adm. Harward declined the job, saying his decision was due to "family considerations" and difficulties in overcoming financial entanglements with defense contractor Lockheed Martin. He has served as CEO of Lockheed in the United Arab Emirates since 2014. Adm. Harward, who is close to Defense Secretary James N. Mattis, was in negotiations with the White House over bringing some of his own staff to the embattled National Security Council. Reuters reported that Mr. Trump had told Mr. Flynn’s deputy, K.T. McFarland, that she could stay. The president had apparently referred to Adm. Harward at a press conference earlier in the day, saying, "I have somebody that I think will be outstanding for the position." Adm. Harward is a Navy SEAL who served as deputy of the U.S. Central Command, which has responsibility for overseeing military operations in the Middle East. It was there that he worked closely with Mr. Mattis. He also worked on the National Security Council during the administration of President George W. Bush. The comments are worthy of a read. Posted by: Besoeker 2017-02-17 |
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