**Trump Names Five Picks for Pentagon Jobs**
US President-elect Donald Trump has announced five nominees for high-level positions at the Pentagon. These include deputy defense secretary, under-secretary for policy, and other key roles.
The nominees are:
* Stephen Feinberg, a billionaire investor with no previous Pentagon experience
* Elbridge Colby, who served in the Pentagon during Trump’s first term and has been critical of Ukraine’s membership in NATO
* Michael Duffey, another former Trump administration official involved in an international incident involving President Volodymyr Zelensky
* Emil Michael, a former executive at Uber
* Keith Bass, a retired Navy commander
These picks are subject to Senate confirmation hearings. The nominees will work under the leadership of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who was named by Trump on November 12.
**Trump’s Picks Spark Controversy**
The nominations have sparked controversy, with some experts raising concerns about the lack of experience among the nominees. The choice of Feinberg has been particularly criticized, given his role as a major financial backer of Trump’s presidential campaigns.
**Additional Shake-Ups Expected at Pentagon**
Reuters reported on November 13 that Trump’s team is planning additional shake-ups at the Pentagon, possibly including dismissals of several military officers. These changes are expected to take place in the coming weeks and months.
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