Trump's Pentagon Pick: A Familiar Face for Unfamiliar Times Jay Hurst's nomination as the next Pentagon comptroller may seem like a routine appointment, but it reveals much about the Trump administration's priorities and its approach to defense spending.
As acting comptroller since August, Hurst has already demonstrated his ability to manage the department's massive budget. The timing of Hurst's nomination is striking.
It comes as the Pentagon grapples with the consequences of a new national security strategy that emphasizes competition with China and Russia.