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Entry 2020.12.08 10:21 | Revision 2020.12.08 10:24
Facing the birth of the ‘black Prime Minister of Defense’
“Reflecting the demand for participation in black society for the number one contributor to Biden’s election”
Politico cited multiple sources on this day, saying: “Because Biden was determined to be the most suitable to carry out the next administration’s agenda, the former Austin commander was deemed the most suitable.” He said that the times are about to open.
In addition to former Commander-in-Chief Austin, former Defense Minister Michelle Planoy, former National Security Minister Jay Johnson and former Iraqi Senator Tammy Duckworth were mentioned. Notably, Planoy was strongly endorsed by Biden’s group of aides for the title of “Defense Prime Minister.”
However, as Planoy was involved in a controversy over the withdrawal from Afghanistan and a conflict of interest between defense companies in the past, he faced fierce opposition from the radical left camp within the Democratic Party. Immediately after the government took office, there was great concern about the expansion of the conflict within the progressive camp, which is why the Planoy nomination was lost. In the case of former Minister Johnson, the problem was the approval of drone strikes against civilians, Politico analyzed.
In the midst of this, black society, which is considered the main contributor to Biden’s election in this presidential election, seriously demanded the participation of African affiliates in Biden’s first cabinet, and the former Austin commander emerged as a prominent candidate. .
Democrat Karen Bass, chair of the Black Caucus, a group of black congressmen in Congress, reportedly insisted in a media interview the day before that blacks should be on the defense or on the attorney general. Last month, Democratic House Secretary Jim Cleiburn publicly expressed disappointment in the new administration, saying the proportion of black staff was too small.
However, Biden is expected to face a considerable political burden from Austin’s appointment. In the United States, military personnel must pass at least seven years after discharge to be appointed secretary of defense. Austin, who was fired in 2016, is only eligible to run by receiving a special waiver from Congress. In particular, the view that it is not easy to pass staff hearings and special waiver procedures smoothly in a situation where the Republican Party dominates the majority of the Senate.
Meanwhile, Biden said: “There will be an appointment announcement on Wednesday (9) and Friday (11)” to a question from reporters on when to nominate the Ministry of Defense and Justice in Walmington, Delaware. Foreign media such as AP reported that they responded.
