GOP Senators Grill Pentagon Nominee on Biden Administration's Foreign Policies
Republican senators expressed their frustrations with the Biden administration's foreign policies during a Senate hearing on the nomination of Derek Chollet as the Pentagon's top policy adviser. The senators grilled Chollet on the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan, Ukraine funding, and climate change. Chollet emphasized the need for continued support for Ukraine, learning from the Afghanistan withdrawal, and securing the U.S.-Mexico border. He also highlighted the importance of evaluating alliances and addressing challenges from China, Russia, and North Korea. The senators raised concerns about accountability for the Afghanistan withdrawal and prioritization of warfighting versus climate change.