Trump’s FAA Nominee Lacks Claimed Commercial Pilot License
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Politico
Bryan Bedford, President and CEO of Republic Airways and Trump's nominee to head the FAA, falsely claimed to hold a commercial pilot license in his biography, but records show he only has private and other specialized pilot ratings, not a commercial license. The discrepancy was corrected after inquiries, but it raised questions about his credentials and transparency.