Some Senate Republicans Seem Unsure on Key Trump Defense Nominee

If confirmed, Elbridge Colby would play a key role in advising the secretary of defense and shape U.S. national security policies.

Gen. Stephen W. Wilson (R) and Elbridge Colby (C) participate in a panel discussion at the Air Force Association's Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept. 17, 2019. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad Trujillo

WASHINGTON—Some Republicans may still need convincing before they agree to support President Donald Trump’s nominee for a key Pentagon strategy post.

Elbridge Colby is set to appear before the Senate Armed Services Committee on March 4, as the Senate considers his nomination to serve as the under-secretary of defense for policy.