Sun Nov 10 02:30:00 UTC 2024: ## Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton Declines Trump’s Offer to Lead Pentagon

**WASHINGTON, D.C.** – Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas has reportedly declined a position in former President Donald Trump’s administration, turning down a potential offer to head the Pentagon.

Sources familiar with the matter told CNN that Cotton was indeed considered for the role of Secretary of Defense. While Trump’s team also floated the idea of Cotton taking on a high-ranking intelligence or national security position, the senator chose to remain in the Senate.

Cotton, a former infantry officer who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, is known for his hawkish stance within the Republican party. He is a strong supporter of aiding Ukraine in its war against Russia and has been a vocal critic of the Biden administration’s handling of foreign policy.

According to sources, Cotton’s decision to stay in the Senate is driven by his ambition to become the leader of the Republican faction. He has also assured Trump’s team that he will serve as a key defender of the former president during his time in Congress.

This is not the first time Cotton has been considered for a high-ranking position in the Trump administration. He was also a potential candidate for Secretary of Defense prior to Trump’s first term.

While Cotton declined the offer, the search for a new Secretary of Defense under Trump continues. You can find more information about other potential candidates in the RBC-Ukraine coverage.

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