President Donald Trump’s nominee for assistant secretary of state for international organizations, Jeremy Carl, is facing significant opposition, primarily due to his controversial views on Jews and Israel. Republican Sen. John Curtis of Utah publicly stated his refusal to support Carl’s nomination, criticizing what he deemed as Carl’s antisemitic remarks. With the Senate Foreign Relations Committee having a Republican majority that has largely backed Trump’s nominees, Curtis’s opposition marks a notable shift. Carl, currently a senior fellow at the Claremont Institute, had previously served in Trump’s administration and has been scrutinized for inflammatory statements, including his alignment with the “Great Replacement” theory. This ongoing controversy raises questions about whether Carl can obtain the necessary approval from the committee, even though a nomination can occasionally reach the Senate floor without committee backing.
Trump’s nominee for assistant secretary of state faces opposition over controversial remarks
