Posted on 07/18/2017 6:07:37 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
The White House formally announced its plans to nominate former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman as the ambassador to Russia, signaling its intent to put the one-time Trump campaign critic in a leading diplomatic role.
Huntsman, who sharply criticized President Donald Trump during the 2016 Republican primaries for his statements and rhetoric about women, previously served as ambassador to Singapore under former President George W. Bush and the ambassador to China under former President Barack Obama. He was reportedly offered the position back in March, a move the Trump administration publicly solidified Tuesday....
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At least that one is a "PAYOFF"/friend thing; should the rumor be true.
Maybe Jon has an in with Kim (Jong-Un)?
And THAT is YOUR requirement for high position handouts, is it?
I doubt it.
As in too much restalyne?
I wonder just WHO talked Trump into picking that piece of garbage. Thus far, he's been against EVERYTHING that Trump is for and hasn't even thought about clearing out State.
The lightweight, @JonHuntsman, used my name in a debate for gravitas--it didn't work. Sad!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 16, 2011
Our diplomats are weak: @JonHuntsman's China policy proves why we need businesmen to negotiate against China.— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 19, 2011
Mystifying to pick someone he considers a lightweight, weak diplomat.China did a major number on us during the reign of @JonHuntsman. He was easy pickens!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 8, 2012
Yikes! Wonder if POTUS will get called out on this.
I think Huntsman is below a RINO. Not sure what to call him.
Abby’s lips get bigger each week. She’s gonna have a blowout soon, or fillers oozing out and messing up her lipstick.
So WHY did he turn around and hand the POS an Ambassadorship?
What is wrong with him and just WHO talked him into this disaster ?
Who is max?
Oooooooook.
I’m right about this.
Tillerson, SoS
Sigh...
The President is a secret lurker on this very site.
He comes on, reads your posts, and derives great glee in making decisions that not only light your fuse, but gets you to fire all your guns and explode into space (sorry Mr. Kay).
The rest of us enjoy the 'works.
But then, I guess you haven't an opinion, educated or NOT ( in your case....NOT educated ), to add about this nomination and just want to start something. Pity that...on all counts!
Why???? He is overly qualified for the job....I will give you that. But what do Ambassadors do???? They go to dinners and give a speech occasionally. I would take every Ambassador out of the countries if I were President. I refuse to care about this pick. It is a qualified pick for sure.
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