Feb 12 • 15:18 UTC 🇬🇧 UK Guardian

Trump’s pick for top diplomatic role faces scrutiny over ‘white supremacist’ views

Donald Trump’s nominee for assistant secretary of state, Jeremy Carl, is being scrutinized for his past comments that are allegedly supportive of white supremacist views.

Donald Trump has nominated Jeremy Carl for the position of assistant secretary of state for international organizations, a key diplomatic role that involves managing U.S. interactions with the United Nations. However, this nomination is under severe scrutiny due to Carl's controversial past views, which have been described as 'white supremacist, racist, antisemitic, and homophobic' by a former State Department official. Carl, a former deputy assistant secretary of the interior during Trump's first term, is currently affiliated with the Claremont Institute, a conservative think tank, where he focuses on contentious issues like immigration and nationalism.

Carl's approach and comments, many of which have been erased from social media, have raised alarms among Senate Democrats, who are prepared to challenge his nomination vigorously. Among the most controversial of his beliefs is his alignment with the "great replacement" theory, which falsely posits that demographic shifts are purposely engineered to replace native populations with immigrants. His comments on race have led to significant backlash, putting his nomination at risk, particularly in the politically charged context of the Senate.

As the Senate Foreign Relations Committee prepares to evaluate Carl’s suitability for this high-profile role, the implications of his past statements could resonate beyond Capitol Hill. If confirmed, Carl would play a vital role in shaping U.S. foreign policy and its stance on international human rights issues, making his ideological leanings and past remarks a critical concern for those advocating for a more inclusive and equitable approach in international relations. The upcoming hearings will likely shed light on how the Senate will address such controversial figures in the context of U.S. diplomatic representation on the global stage.

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