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Navy/USMC

Navy Secretary Nominee Bilden Withdraws

By Marc Selinger

Monday, February 27th, 2017

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Navy Secretary Nominee Bilden Withdraws

Investment manager Philip Bilden, the Trump administration’s nominee to be Navy secretary, has withdrawn from consideration, citing “privacy concerns and significant challenges he faced in separating himself from his business interests,” the Pentagon announced Feb. 26.Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said he will suggest a new candidate to the White House soon. "In the coming days, I will make a recommendation to President Trump for a leader who can guide our Navy and Marine Corps team as we execute the president's…

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