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Florida Panthers owner Vincent Viola withdrew himself from consideration for the U.S. Secretary of the Army position Friday night.
According to Alex Harris and George Richards of the Miami Herald, Viola released the following statement regarding his decision to turn down President Donald Trump's nomination: "I am deeply honored to have been considered for this post, and appreciate the confidence President Trump showed in me. I offer my continued support for President Trump and his administration, and look forward to re-doubling my efforts to support the Army and its veterans as a private citizen.