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Phillip Washington, President Biden’s pick to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), has withdrawn his nomination amid criticism from Senate Republicans.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg cited “undeserved” attacks in confirming Washington’s withdrawal.
“The FAA needs a confirmed Administrator, and Phil Washington’s transportation & military experience made him an excellent nominee,” Buttigieg said in a tweet late Saturday. “The partisan attacks and procedural obstruction he has faced are undeserved, but I respect his decision to withdraw and am grateful for his service.”
Republicans had argued Washington, who has served the CEO of Denver International Airport for less than two years, was unqualified to lead the FAA because of limited aviation experience.
