Controversial Appointment in Trump's State Department
Trump's State Department is hiring first-term Trump speechwriter Darren Beattie, who has a history of controversial and racist statements, to a top job despite his past firing for speaking at a conference with white nationalists.
Key Points
- Darren Beattie, a first-term Trump speechwriter with a history of controversial statements, is being appointed to a top role in the State Department
- Beattie was fired from the first Trump White House for speaking at a conference with white nationalists
- His past statements about white authority and minority coddling have caused concern and backlash online
Cons
- History of controversial and racist statements
- Potential negative impact on diplomatic efforts
- Questionable qualifications for the role