President Biden suffered a setback over the weekend after his nominee to head the Federal Aviation Administration withdrew from consideration amid pushback from Senate Republicans and Sen. Kyrsten of Arizona, an independent who caucuses with the Democrats.
DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg tweeted late Saturday that Phil Washington, the CEO of International Airport, has decided to take himself out of the running.
President Joe Biden's choice to run the Federal Aviation Administration has withdrawn his nomination, a setback for the administration that comes after he appeared to lack enough Senate support.
Republicans were united in opposition to Denver International Airport CEO Phillip Washington, calling him unqualified because of limited aviation experience.
By Kevin Liptak and Jasmine Wright, CNN President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the Federal Aviation Administration is withdrawing his name from nomination due to “an onslaught of unfounded Republican attacks” on the nominee’s service and experience, a White House official told CNN.
President Joe Biden’s choice to run the Federal Aviation Administration has withdrawn his nomination. A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press that Denver International Airport CEO Phillip
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg confirmed Washington’s withdrawal in a tweet Saturday night, calling him “an excellent nominee” and blaming undeserved and partisan attacks
Phillip Washington, Denver International Airport CEO, withdrew his nomination to lead the Federal Aviation Administration. President Biden chose him for the job in July 2022.
Phillip Washington, decided to pull his name from consideration due to “an onslaught of unfounded Republican attacks” on his service and experience, a White House official told CNN on Saturday.
