Shocking that a Biden appointee still had the gig 5 months after inauguration.
Article said she wasn’t involved in discussions between Putin and Trump’s “Special Envoy”, so she’s been a place holder. Perhaps they decided it would be a distraction to pull her out sooner. And naming a replacement in that critical post deserves careful consideration. Russian bombast is based on a sense of inferiority going back centuries, and they crave respect. Taking care with the appointment of a new ambassador conveys respect. Trump is a master at knowing the buttons to push in dealing with all sorts.