
Robert Harward, a former deputy commander of U.S. Central Command, has turned down President Trump's offer to become the next national security adviser.
Harward had been widely reported as the favorite to replace former general Michael Flynn, who resigned Monday after allegations on "misleading" the Vice President on his conversations with Russia's ambassador to the US, Sergey Kislyak.
"Since retiring, I have the opportunity to address financial and family issues that would have been challenging in this position," Harward said in a statement.
"Like all service members understand, and live, this job requires 24 hours a day, 7 days a week focus and commitment to do it right. I currently could not make that commitment," he added.
Former lieutenant general Keith Kellogg took over as the acting national security adviser after Flynn's resignation. Retired general and former CIA director David Petraeus is reported to be another top candidate for the position.
Source: QNA
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