Trump Names Defense Department Nominees

President-elect Donald Trump has announced several key appointments for his incoming Department of Defense, including billionaire Stephen Feinberg as deputy defense secretary and Elbridge Colby as under-secretary for policy. Trump described his nominees as a 'slate of American First Patriots' who will support his defense initiatives, particularly his 'peace through strength' mantra. Feinberg, a significant financial supporter of Trump and former chair of the Intelligence Advisory Board, is expected to leverage his business expertise to enhance the Pentagon's operations. Colby, who previously worked at the Pentagon, will help shape defense policy, focusing on threats from China and advocating for an America First approach. Other notable appointments include Michael Duffey for under-secretary for acquisition and Emil Michael for under-secretary for research. Trump's selections come as he aims to bolster support for his Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth, who faces a challenging confirmation process due to allegations of misconduct.