Biden’s Delay on Defense Pick Gives Rise to Dissent

President-elect Joe Biden’s looming decision on who should run the Pentagon has become a surprisingly competitive contest that pits former top Defense Department official Michèle Flournoy against an array of potential candidates, including a retired U.S. military commander and a former Homeland Security head.

The decision is widely seen as a test of Mr. Biden’s promise to field a team that is diverse in race, gender and ethnicity, but also carries implications for Pentagon strategy and programs.

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