Former President Barack Obama appointed career diplomat Joseph Macmanus to five foreign policy jobs, and Macmanus stayed on at the State Department as acting secretary for legislative affairs when President Trump came into office.
Today, Trump nominated Macmanus to be ambassador to Colombia, a move that elicited conservative opprobrium.
Real journalism.Trusted by millions.
Unlimited access to in-depth reporting, expert analysis, and the stories that shape our country.
Subscribe Now
Already a member? Log in
Print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account
Digital subscriber? Click here to login/register your account.