by Kunal Gaurav
US President-elect Joe Biden is set to announce the names for key positions in the coming days, despite President Donald Trump’s reluctance to concede defeat in the general election. Biden has already named Ron Klain as White House Chief of Staff and it is expected that the transition team will soon announce the nominations for some of the top jobs in the federal government, including US State Secretary, a position currently held by Mike Pompeo.
According to US media reports, Susan Rice is considered as the frontrunner for secretary of state. The 56-year old American diplomat served under the Obama administration as UN ambassador and national security adviser. She also served in Clinton administration in various capacities.
Rice was considered as a clear choice to succeed Hillary Clinton as secretary of state for the second term of Obama administration. However, she withdrew her name following a controversy emanating from her defence of the Obama administration’s handling of the 2012 Benghazi attack. Rice ticks the checkbox for Biden’s promise of a diverse cabinet, which makes her a strong contender for the job.
According to US media reports, Susan Rice is considered as the frontrunner for secretary of state. The 56-year old American diplomat served under the Obama administration as UN ambassador and national security adviser. She also served in Clinton administration in various capacities.
Rice was considered as a clear choice to succeed Hillary Clinton as secretary of state for the second term of Obama administration. However, she withdrew her name following a controversy emanating from her defence of the Obama administration’s handling of the 2012 Benghazi attack. Rice ticks the checkbox for Biden’s promise of a diverse cabinet, which makes her a strong contender for the job. ( HT )
