Dems grill Pentagon nominee Tata over past inflammatory remarks, calling Obama 'terrorist leader'

Retired Brig. Gen. Anthony Tata, President Trump’s pick for a top Pentagon post, came under fire at his Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday for past inflammatory remarks, including calling former President Barack Obama a "terrorist leader" and suggesting ex-CIA Director John Brennan deserved execution.

Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., the top Democrat on the Armed Services Committee, called Tata’s record of political statements "disqualifying" and said his rhetoric was "not appropriate for a position of this significance."

"I respect and appreciate your military service," Reed said, "but your record of public statements and behavior toward individuals with whom you disagree politically is disqualifying."

Tata, under questioning from Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., said he regretted the comments, calling them "out of character." 

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