President-elect Joe Biden is reportedly eyeing ex-fellow Democratic primary candidate Pete Buttigieg as his pick for ambassador to China.
Axios reported on Tuesday night that the former South Bend, Indiana mayor is a contender for that role. He’s also reportedly being considered to head the Transportation or Commerce departments, or some another leadership position in domestic affairs.
During the Democratic primaries, Buttigieg dropped out of the race two days before Super Tuesday and endorsed Biden, helping pave the way for the former vice president’s sweeping victory.
If Pete and his husband are willing to live there, it would send a very powerful and not subtle message to China. And move us away from tariffs back to core issues.
Seems like an excellent choice. He can add Mandarin to the list of languages he speaks.
I think this would be a great appointment, both for Pete and the US. It would give him experience in international affairs and set him up for higher positions. He is still quite young and we could see him serving as SOS and POTUS at some point.
No place I’d want to be assigned to. Would he and his partner be welcomed in China? I have my doubts.
Pete’s a brilliant guy but I don’t think the China ambassadorship is a “learn on the job” kind of posting. Why not send him to a country that’s a bit lower stakes?