Mark Green, President Donald Trump's pick for Army secretary, has withdrawn his nomination Friday amidst criticism over his controversial statements about Islam, transgender rights and gay marriage.
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Trump's pick for Army secretary withdraws his nomination
Green had faced much criticism for his controversial statements about gay marriage, transgender right and Islam.
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Green confirmed the news in a written statement.
Opposition to Green's nomination, who had been Trump's second pick for Army secretary, mounted over the last week, with multiple groups criticizing his controversial remarks and record.
A number of US senators also called on President Trump to choose someone else. Most were opposed due to some of Green's controversial past comments. Forty-one civil rights groups also joined together in their opposition to his nomination.
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Green said in a statement that those who opposed him were using "false and misleading attacks."
"Tragically, my life of public service and my Christian beliefs have been mischaracterized and attacked by a few on the other side of the aisle for political gain," he said.
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