Jim Acosta and Rep. Joaquin Castro expressed disbelief over the appointment of Darren Beattie as acting undersecretary of state for public diplomacy. Beattie, previously fired for speaking at a white nationalist conference, confirmed his new role to a conservative publication. Public reactions included resurfaced controversial posts from Beattie, highlighting his comments advocating for white male leadership. Acosta and Castro questioned how Beattie was appointed, acknowledging the potential for Senate confirmation votes if he seeks to maintain his position, raising concerns about the implications for public diplomacy under his influence.
I mean, how does this guy get in there?
It's remarkable. I mean, you have really an avowed racist who they're deciding to put in a very high up position.
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