WATCH: Free Beacon Investigative Reporter Talks Biden’s Controversial Pick For African Union Ambassador

Biden’s Pick for Top Africa Job Raises Concerns

The nomination of Stephanie Sanders Sullivan as ambassador to the African Union has raised eyebrows, as it took her three attempts to pass the Foreign Service Officer Test and she admitted to struggling with the English grammar section. This is part of a pattern from the White House of not nominating the most qualified individuals, according to Washington Free Beacon senior investigative reporter Joe Simonson.

Questionable Behavior

Sullivan’s long diplomatic career included stints as deputy assistant secretary for African affairs and U.S. ambassador to Ghana, where she displayed partisan behavior by calling for gay rights parades and discussing George Floyd and structural racism during her 2020 Fourth of July address. Senate Republicans are questioning her fitness for the African Union post.

Curious Nomination

The ambassador to the African Union will play a crucial role in Washington’s efforts to rebuff Chinese influence on the continent, making Sullivan’s nomination even more curious. “It’s very difficult to understand where the Biden administration is coming from,” says Simonson, adding that Sullivan “doesn’t really seem to appreciate America very much.”

Pushback from Republicans

Republicans, including Sen. J.D. Vance (Ohio), are “pumping the brakes” and refusing to rubber-stamp the Biden administration’s picks for crucial positions. It remains to be seen whether Sullivan’s nomination will be confirmed.

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