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...