Donald Trump's ambassador picks for his second term are raising eyebrows due to their rapid announcement pace and questionable qualifications. Many selections include political allies with no diplomatic experience, such as his son-in-law's ex-con father-in-law, Charles Kushner, who has a notorious criminal record. While Senate confirmation typically involves scrutiny, the Republican control of the Senate suggests minimal resistance to these nominations. Notable commentators express concerns over the implications of such appointments, as they reflect broader issues within U.S. diplomacy.
We have a diplomatic clown car that's about to be rolling up at the Capitol with all these idiots waiting to be confirmed - but where's the outrage.
Trump is distinguishing himself in two ways: he's announcing nominations at an unusually rapid pace, and many of his picks are exceptionally unqualified.
Senate confirmation for the United States' 195 ambassadorships is often a lengthy process. But serious Senate pushback against Trump's ambassador picks seems unlikely.
Charles Kushner is the ex-con father of Jared Kushner, Donald Trump's son-in law, who has a controversial criminal history.
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