Trump administration hires hardcore pro-Trump ideologue to run public diplomacy at State Department
Associated PressSAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — The Trump administration has hired a “Make America Great Again” ideologue to run the State Department’s worldwide public diplomacy efforts, according to the man put forward for the post and three current department officials. Darren Beattie confirmed in a message to readers of the conservative website Revolver for which he worked that he would be taking up the post of acting undersecretary of state for public diplomacy. The State Department had no comment, although word of his impending appointment to the post had circulated through the building since last week and was confirmed by three officials. “Unfortunately, our entire national ideology is predicated on coddling the feelings of women and minorities, and demoralizing competent white men.” As undersecretary of state for public diplomacy, even in a temporary role, Beattie will exert great influence and oversight of the department’s outward-facing messaging and outreach, including those that have been handled by embassies and consulates abroad.
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