A Pentagon Nomination Fight Reveals the New Rules of Trump’s Washington

Elbridge A. Colby, a foreign policy expert with establishment credentials, faced opposition from traditional Republican hard-liners but found support from President Trump’s loyal allies when nominated for a Pentagon position. The confirmation battle reflects a larger debate over America’s global influence and includes Colby’s alignment with Trump’s baseless election claims. Despite his earlier skepticism of nation-building efforts and support for withdrawing troops from the Middle East, Colby’s association with Trump has caused tensions with his former colleagues in the foreign policy community.

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