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McCormick lobbies for Parnell to lead U.S. Army
McCormick said Parnell is a decorated combat veteran, while reports say GOP senators question whether he can win Senate confirmation.
Sen. Dave McCormick voiced support Thursday for Sean Parnell as a candidate for Secretary of the Army, expressing "full confidence" in his potential service.
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth identified Parnell as his top choice to lead the Army, with Pentagon allies describing the combat veteran as a "loyalist" to the secretary.
A veteran of the war in Afghanistan, Parnell previously ran as the Republican nominee for Pennsylvania's 17th House District in 2020, narrowly losing to incumbent Rep. Conor Lamb.
The Washington Sun reported on Friday that GOP senators see no path to confirmation, citing past abuse allegations, though the Pentagon said those claims were dismissed and custody orders vacated.
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles is leading the selection process for the permanent position, while Adam Telle currently serves as acting Army secretary following Dan Driscoll's departure on Sept. 2.