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politics1 month ago

Trump’s State Department nominee withdraws amid white-identity controversy

Trump’s pick to be assistant secretary of state for international organization affairs, Jeremy Carl, withdrew from his Senate confirmation after bipartisan and GOP opposition focused on his past remarks about white identity and white culture, including writings and comments that sparked questions at a February hearing; his nomination had already faced resistance from Sen. John Curtis and Democratic opposition, leading to the withdrawal.

Senate Grilling on 'White Culture' Sparks Cringe-Worthy Exchange With Trump Nominee
politics1 month ago

Senate Grilling on 'White Culture' Sparks Cringe-Worthy Exchange With Trump Nominee

During a Senate confirmation hearing, Trump State Department nominee Jeremy Carl wavered when asked to define 'white identity' or 'white culture,' prompting Senator Chris Murphy to press him on values that differentiate白 identity from other groups. Carl referenced Anglo-derived culture and elements like white churches and food, then suggested the issue has become 'balkanized' due to mass immigration, leading to a viral, awkward moment and renewed scrutiny of his views on race and national identity.