Sought-after ambassador posts unfilled under Biden. Will they go to political allies or veteran diplomats?
Deirdre Shesgreen and Courtney Subramanian, USA TODAY
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WASHINGTON – The Biden administration has yet to nominate any U.S. ambassadors to overseas posts even though it has nearly 90 vacancies to fill – from geopolitical hot spots in Beijing and Mexico City to plum posts in Rome and London.
The delay comes as the White House weighs how many slots to reserve for deep-pocketed donors and political allies, a controversial but routine practice that critics say could undermine President Joe Biden's promise to restore America's global standing.