The Senate has confirmed a new commander of U.S. Army forces in the Pacific after a senator dropped his objections, allowing a quick vote on the nomination. Lt. Gen. Ronald Clark's nomination was blocked for months due to concerns about the handling of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization earlier this year. Clark, nominated by President Joe Biden in July, was confirmed late Tuesday evening after the senator lifted the hold.
The senator initially demanded a report from the Pentagon’s inspector general, which has not yet been released. However, after meeting with Clark and discussing the matter, the senator decided to drop the hold. Clark's explanation aligned with others in the Pentagon, leading to the senator's decision to trust him.
