Trump administration appoints Darren Beattie as acting undersecretary for public diplomacy

The Trump administration has appointed Darren Beattie as the acting undersecretary for public diplomacy at the State Department. Beattie, a former speechwriter for Trump, has a controversial history regarding U.S. foreign policy and inflammatory remarks about women and minorities. Beattie has previously questioned U.S. support for Taiwan, suggesting it would inevitably belong to China. His past social media posts have drawn criticism for promoting conspiracy theories and expressing views that align with white nationalist sentiments. His appointment requires Senate confirmation. Critics, including the Anti-Defamation League, have expressed concern over his views, stating he does not represent American values abroad.