Sources: Mattis, Ricardel clashed over Pentagon appointees

[DonViejo]

Source: DefenseNews



By: Aaron Mehta and Joe Gould, March 15, 2017

WASHINGTON — Two months into the Trump administration, the top jobs at the U.S. Department of Defense remain largely empty. But supporters of Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis are quietly expressing hope that a top Trump aide whom they see as a roadblock for nominees will soon move on to a new role, which could speed up the nominee process nearly two months after Mattis took office.

Sources who support Mattis have grown increasingly vocal about frustrations with Mira Ricardel, a top defense voice on the Trump campaign who also served as a part of the defense transition team for the administration. Ricardel is positioned at the Office of Presidential Personnel and has been a vital part of the nominee review process, including conducting personal interviews with perspective nominees.

A number of sources, including one inside the administration, said Mattis and Ricardel have directly clashed over nominees. Two of those sources speculated that Ricardel had hoped for a Pentagon position when the transition ended, perhaps as the undersecretary of defense for policy.

But where supporters of Mattis see Ricardel as a roadblock to progress, those on the Trump team view her as a loyal soldier who is looking out for the interests of the President.

Read more: http://www.defensenews.com/articles/sources-mattis-ricardel-clashed-over-pentagon-appointees

[DK504]

1. She not to brite...

"Ricardel had hoped for a Pentagon position when the transition ended, perhaps as the undersecretary of defense for policy."

That's one way to get a job by being the biggest asshole in the employee pool. LOL What an ass.

[DeminPennswoods]

3. There's plenty of DoD jobs where she can be stashed and neutered

nt

[Angry Dragon]

2. protect Trump ............ to hell with the country