Democrat Joe Biden, who, according to the leading American media, became the elected president of the United States, decided to nominate retired General Lloyd Austin for the post of defense minister. This is reported by the Politico edition, citing its sources.
For three years, starting in 2013, Lloyd Austin served as the head of the Central Command of the United States Armed Forces. Others were reportedly considered along with his candidacy. Such as Michelle Flurnoy, who is considered the highest-ranking woman in the history of the Department of Defense, as well as ex-Secretary of Homeland Security, Jeh Johnson.
If approved, Austin will become the first African American to lead the Pentagon.