WILMINGTON, Del. -President-elect Joe Biden said it was the “right moment” in U.S. history for his defense secretary nominee, retired Army General Lloyd Austin, despite concerns about the recently out-of-uniform soldier taking on a role reserved by law for civilians.
Biden has pledged to name a Cabinet that reflects America’s diversity and his nominees so far have included several firsts, including Janet Yellen, who would be the nation’s first woman Treasury secretary, and Alejandro Mayorkas, who would be the first immigrant to run the Department of Homeland Security.
An intensely private man, Austin avoided the spotlight during a distinguished four-decade career in uniform, including a stint as head of the military’s Central Command, which oversees U.S. troops across the Middle East. Biden also plans to nominate Marcia Fudge, a Black congresswoman from Ohio, as his housing and urban development secretary, according to news reports.
Trumpsters still live in illusion, pathetic.
He looks like he’ll be great at leading the DOD. Not sure why Biden needs to specifically seek out a black person. Qualifications should stand alone, regardless of race.
God bless America
Why does it matter the race? It should be a person with honor, dignity, and honesty not because of their color.
Literally the meme.
We need a black face in charge of bombing other countries. Progress!
what a racist statement.
Cant even hide his insincerity. Face lifted too. Still as appealing as a lizard.
Mr President-Elect, the man who saw ANC fit to overthrow the NP government in 1989, now look what his beloved ANC communist cartel buddies have done to a once was functional country, this man is a disaster
This guy unlikely to launch a premptive attack on Iran? Is that his problem? Didn't we have preemptive attacks on Iraq & Afghanistan? What did we achieve? Madness? May be Pompeo better choice than this guy? Tank commander from what?
He's not president-elect. In fact, he'll never be President. As a media company you shld prepare your readers for this outcome. FRAUD WILL NOT PAY.
He is some chinese chu chu
There’s a huge conflict of interest. The new Pentagon chief is a board member of Raytheon.
More illegality from illegitimateJoe
Sounds like a joke
Thank you President elect Biden Yes it’s time.
He should make decision base on personal merit, not race. What leftists are promoting is black/female supremacy, not equal right.
Democrats always push identity politics Illegitimate election2020
Because hiring based on the colour of ones skin is far more sensible than hiring someone with the right skill to do the job. Ironic that in trying not to look like a racist, they look racist.
Well yeah Coz colour of skin Is more important Than suitability for job. Obvs.
Niech zginie kurwa na tego swojego świrusa
A question: who elected this guy?
Biden is NOT president elect!
He is not the president elect
Protecting the ego of the outgoing president is not worth undermining national security. There is a great need to develop new drugs for COVID. This is where Vitcoin should be invested. It's saving the NATION.
Biden must concede. Go to Gitmo
Say no to Racism.
Some commentators (GGreenwald) highlight a conflict of interest, as Austin is on the board of corporate munitions industry leader Raytheon. But many will look at this appt and see a black man in charge of the military; That much is highly symbolic, and very welcome. BuildPeace
Guess the mass bombing start on Jan 21st
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who?
Biden's handlers picked him for the color of his skin and not the content of his character. How racist.
He's obviously, and dispassionately, reading from a script.
It’s supposed to be a civilian position!!!!
we say the president elected by the mainstream media and not the population. It's very important. the decision will be soon. respect democracy
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May Allah give you Lioyd ‘ best .
i cant believe this half brain dead grandpa is running the United States of America.... PrayForMankind
When your 78 &
Joe knows. Have faith
All of Trumps picks were horrible..
Military Industrial Complex wins again.
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