Anthony Tata

Anthony Tata is a retired Army brigadier general and former Pentagon official known for his inflammatory rhetoric and controversial military history. Nominated in 2020 to be under secretary of defense for policy, his confirmation was blocked due to his extreme statements, including calling Barack Obama a 'terrorist leader.' Despite these controversies, Tata was later appointed to key positions within the Defense Department and has been nominated again, this time to oversee personnel and readiness, where he could influence military diversity initiatives.