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If Mr. Biden officially enters the White House, his nominations must still pass the “upper stage” of the Senate, which is controlled by the Republican Party – Photo: REUTERS
Despite President Donald Trump’s refusal to accept defeat, Joe Biden, who was hailed by the American media as president-elect, has embarked on building a government, making sure everything is ready after the 20th. to come (time of the inauguration).
In recent days, the US media has started speculating about the faces that will remember Biden from the cabinet and the White House. Seemingly understanding this impatience, Biden’s transfer of power team officially announced the “first round roster” on November 24.
The list is made up primarily of positions in the areas of foreign affairs and security and anti-climate change, something Reuters said reflects Biden’s priorities.
Consequently, Mr. Antony Blinken was nominated for the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Jake Sullivan will be appointed as National Security Advisor, Mr. Alejandro Mayorkas is nominated for the Minister of National Security.
According to Biden’s transfer of power group, Avril Haines will be nominated for the position of Director of National Intelligence. The headquarters of the United States ambassador to the United Nations was also entrusted by Mr. Biden to another woman, his Linda Thomas-Greenfield.
Except for the position of National Security Advisor that belongs to the White House, the above positions must be approved by the Senate. This is to ensure the principle of check-balance between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the American political system.
Consequently, the president has the discretion to appoint advisers to the White House, but with the heads of federal agencies and the Supreme Court, the president only has the right to nominate. The National Assembly, particularly the Senate, is the party that ratifies it. In the event of a rejection of a nomination, the president must seek and propose another candidate.
According to the New York Times, Trump’s Republican Party is likely to continue to control the Senate next year. This could make Biden’s cabinet approval process difficult.
In addition to his traditional positions in the Cabinet and the White House, Mr. Biden also created a new title as “Presidential Special Envoy to Combat Climate Change.” Mr. Biden’s nominee for the position is former Secretary of State John Kerry.
According to the US media, Kerry’s background in diplomacy will be a valuable asset to Biden’s cabinet, who has pledged to join the Paris Agreement on climate change on the first day of his general term. your system.
