Elbridge Colby Faces GOP Division Over Pentagon Nomination

President Trump's pick for undersecretary of defense for policy has drawn both strong endorsements and scrutiny over his foreign policy views, particularly on Iran.

• Elbridge Colby, nominated for the Pentagon's No. 3 position, has received significant backing from prominent conservatives, including Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
• Colby's nomination has become a focal point in the GOP's internal debate on foreign policy, with some senators questioning his past comments on Iran while others praise his strategic focus on China.
• Senate Armed Services Committee members, led by Sen. Tom Cotton, seek clarity on Colby's stance on preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, a key issue for his confirmation hearing.
• Colby, a former architect of the Trump administration's National Defense Strategy, is seen by supporters as a unifying figure between factions of the GOP with differing foreign policy priorities.
• Despite paperwork delays, Colby’s confirmation process is expected to spotlight broader GOP disagreements on U.S. global engagement, particularly in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia.

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