Derek Chollet Appointed as New Chief of Staff for Defense Secretary Austin

Chollet transitions from senior State Department adviser to a pivotal Pentagon role amid strategic defense priorities.

Chollet previously served in senior roles at the White House, Pentagon, and State Department.
His nomination for undersecretary of defense for policy faced opposition and delays in the Senate.
Tom Sullivan, deputy chief of staff for policy, will replace Chollet at the State Department.
Chollet's appointment comes ahead of the 2024 elections, with key defense policies at stake.
Austin praised Chollet's extensive experience and strategic vision in national security.