Trump's joint chiefs nominee weighs in on Pentagon leadership crisis

President Trump’s nominee for chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff weighed in on the Pentagon’s leadership woes, telling the Senate that the military needs confirmed civilian leaders to stay effective.

Army Gen. Mark Milley told the Armed Services Committee during his confirmation hearing that having civilian Pentagon leaders vetted and confirmed is a major aid to those who serve in uniform. His comments come as the Pentagon’s top civilian leadership positions are in a state of flux and the department has been without a Senate-confirmed secretary for seven months.