Posted: 2:26 am EST
Politico is reporting that John James appeared on Fox News Wednesday afternoon in what some White House officials viewed as a formal audition for the role. “He used the six-minute segment to pitch himself as an experienced businessman who could cut through the U.N. bureaucracy to deliver meaningful reforms, and also as someone who is willing to communicate the president’s “America First” vision. Trump has told advisers he wants someone in the job — recently downgraded from its Cabinet rank — who agrees with his foreign policy outlook and can be a ubiquitous presence on television.” Take a look.
Will former Michigan Republican Senate candidate John James be tapped as the next UN ambassador? John James says it’s an honor to be considered for the U.N. ambassador position. https://t.co/qk0zYDFahz
Will former Michigan Republican Senate candidate Jo… https://t.co/C7qSNIQEzh— fashion (@valentinehottie) February 20, 2019
“James appeared on Fox News Wednesday afternoon in what some White House officials viewed as a formal audition for the role.”
The role is UN ambassador, a job traditionally held by people with foreign policy and/or diplomatic experience, which he lacks.https://t.co/2c6fRuQIRr
— Edward-Isaac Dovere (@IsaacDovere) February 21, 2019
John James added to UN Ambassador market: https://t.co/KII4MWkkZu @PredictIt
— PredictIt (@PredictIt) February 19, 2019
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