Phillip Washington, Denver International Airport CEO, withdrew his nomination to lead the Federal Aviation Administration. President Biden chose him for the job in July 2022.
Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C., joined ‘Mornings with Maria’ to discuss America’s debt crisis, Biden’s controversial FAA nominee, and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.withdrew his nomination after the Senate failed to gather enough support to move the appointment out of committee.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg confirmed Washington's withdrawal in a tweet late Saturday night, calling him "an excellent nominee" while expressing disappointment with "partisan attacks and procedural obstruction." Republican senators publicly expressed concerns with his resume as his only aviation-related experience involves his position as CEO of the Denver airport, which he was appointed to in July 2021. Washington previously ran transit agencies in Los Angeles and Denver .
"The Biden administration must now quickly name someone to head the FAA who has an extensive aviation background, can earn widespread bipartisan support in the Senate, and will keep the flying public safe," Cruz said.
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