Who Will Be The Next Secretary Of Defense In A Second Trump Or Biden Term?

Joe Biden and Lloyd Austin at a White House meeting in 2022.  

Politico: In a second Trump or Biden term, who’d be the next defense chief? 

Washington insiders are already speculating about who could replace Lloyd Austin when and if he decides to leave. 

The presidential election is still 10 months away, but that hasn’t stopped water cooler speculation about who might lead the Pentagon in a potential second term for President Joe Biden or Donald Trump. 

Biden made history when he announced that he would tap retired Gen. Lloyd Austin as the first Black defense secretary, a pick POLITICO first reported in December 2020. 

If he wins a second term, Biden may want to break another barrier: putting a woman atop the Pentagon for the first time.  

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WNU Editor: I doubt that the current US Defense Secretary, retired Gen. Lloyd Austin, will serve in a second Biden term. As to who will replace him .... your guess is as good as mine. 

As for who will be the US Defense Secretary in a second Trump term. My money is on Christopher Miller. Christopher Miller was recently interviewed on the Shawn Ryan show, and his views on what will be the future of warfare is a must see (see video below). 

Joe Biden Facing Growing Pressure To Pick A Secretary Of Defense

Jeh Johnson, Michele Flournoy, and Lloyd Austin 

Dov S. Zakheim, The Hill: Biden can wait no longer to choose his secretary of Defense 

More than a week has passed since President-elect Biden unveiled his national security team, consisting of Tony Blinken as secretary of State, Jake Sullivan as national security adviser, Alejandro Mayorkas to be Homeland Security secretary, and Linda Thomas-Greenfield as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. 

Since then, he has announced the names of other appointees, notably Janet Yellen as the designated secretary of the Treasury, and a host of economic advisers. He has even named Yellen’s deputy, former deputy national security adviser Wally Adeyemo. But he has yet to name his choice for secretary of Defense. 

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Update: Biden facing growing pressure over secretary of defense pick (AP) 

WNU Editor: I am sure he will be making his decision before Christmas.

Joe Biden Is Now Considering Retired Four-Star General Lloyd Austin To Be His Secretary Of Defense

US Army Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III, commander of United States Forces - Iraq, presents a coin for an enlisted soldier at Operating Base Adder, Iraq. Defense Department. © Defense Department 

Axios: Scoop: Biden weighs retired General Lloyd Austin for Pentagon chief 

Joe Biden is considering retired four-star General Lloyd Austin as his nominee for defense secretary, adding him to a shortlist that includes Jeh Johnson, Tammy Duckworth and Michele Flournoy, two sources with direct knowledge of the decision-making tell Axios. 

Why it matters: A nominee for Pentagon chief was noticeably absent when the president-elect rolled out his national security team Tuesday. Flournoy had been widely seen as the likely pick, but Axios is told other factors — race, experience, Biden's comfort level — have come into play. 

Between the lines: Biden's top advisers feel pressure to announce an African American to a prominent Cabinet role. Earlier this week, Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.), a top ally, said he was disappointed more African Americans had not been included in Biden's early selections. 

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 More News On Joe Biden Now Considering Retired Four-Star General Lloyd Austin To Be His Secretary Of Defense

Biden reportedly considering a retired four-star general to lead US military, would be first Black defense secretary if confirmed -- Business Insider 

Joe Biden considers retired General Lloyd Austin as his nominee for defence secretary, report says -- The Independent 

Biden Considering Retired African American Gen. Austin as Nominee for Pentagon Head, Report Says -- Sputnik