(Hill) President Trump’s nominee to head the Pentagon’s policy shop, retired Army Brig. Gen. Anthony Tata, is denouncing Islamophobic remarks and controversial comments he made about Democratic lawmakers and former President Obama on Twitter in the past.
In a letter sent to Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman James Inhofe (R-Okla.) and ranking member Jack Reed (D-R.I), Tata said he “deeply” regrets the inflammatory remarks, asserting they do not reflect his character.
“I am writing to you today about past remarks I made, which have been described in recent media reports. I look forward to meeting in person to discuss my public service and record soon, but in the meantime, please accept this sincere outreach on this important topic,” he wrote.
