US Air Force secretary nominee discloses financial details

Defense News: WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump’s pick for Air Force secretary will have to divest stock from 16 defense contractors, including Honeywell and Raytheon, if confirmed for the position, financial disclosure reports reveal.

While it is extremely common for political appointees for top Pentagon positions — many of whom come directly from industry — to have to sell stock and resign from their corporate jobs, Heather Wilson may face heightened scrutiny for her ties to defense contractors during her upcoming confirmation hearing this Thursday.

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