Trump's pick for Army secretary Mark Green withdraws nomination

President Trump's nomination for Army secretary withdrew his nomination from the position Friday. It is with deep regret today I am withdrawing my nomination to be the Secretary of the Army. While these false attacks have no bearing on the needs of the Army or my qualifications to serve, I believe it is critical to give the President the ability to move forward with his vision to restore our military to its rightful place in the world. Green faced backlash from Democrats for his comments on LGBT rights, Islam and evolution. Green, currently a state senator in Tennessee, was Trump's second pick for the post. Trump tapped Green for the position once Vincent Viola withdrew his name from consideration due to divesting from his financial holdings.