President Joe Biden's pick to lead the Federal Aviation Administration announced Saturday evening that he would withdraw his nomination after it became clear he lacked the votes for Senate confirmation.
Denver International Airport CEO Phillip Washington was criticized by Senate Republicans since being nominated eight months ago on a number of issues, including his slim credentials in aviation safety and potential legal entanglements. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg confirmed Washington's withdrawal in a tweet late Saturday in which he blamed his failed nomination on"partisan attacks and procedural obstruction.
Republicans remained unified in opposition to Washington over his resume and concerns about his name appearing in search warrants related to a corruption probe in Los Angeles. Washington had denied any wrongdoing and said he was not contacted by law enforcement. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema , a Democrat-turned-Independent who still caucuses with her former party and sits on the panel, had indicated her opposition, a person familiar with the matter told the Associated Press. She had not publicly said how she planned to vote on the nomination ahead of Wednesday's being postponed. Sen. Tammy Duckworth told Politico that the vote was delayed due to"one person," though she would not say who.
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