Biden’s FAA Nominee Withdraws After Debate Over His Qualifications

Phillip A. Washington speaks at a nomination hearing with the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington on March 1, 2023. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images

Phillip Washington, who was President Joe Biden’s choice to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), withdrew his name from consideration over the weekend amid questions from lawmakers about his level of aviation experience.

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg referenced Washington’s decision to withdraw from consideration in a March 25 Twitter post: