WASHINGTON, United States, March 11, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - US President Donald Trump's nominee for a top State Department position withdrew Tuesday after outrage over his past comments accusing Jews and Blacks of having too much influence. "Unfortunately, at this time this unanimous support was not forthcoming," Carl wrote on X. He thanked Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for supporting him, saying his nomination showed the administration was not pursuing "business as usual." "I find his anti-Israel views and insensitive remarks about the Jewish people unbecoming of the position for which he has been nominated," Curtis said. Trump himself has been known for his loaded language on race, recently calling Somalis "garbage" after a major fraud scandal in Minnesota involving Somali-Americans.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 11, 2026 02:53 UTC