The Washington DC rumor mill has set off considerable buzz as incoming President Joe Biden eyes an unexpected role for campaign surrogate Pete Buttigieg: ambassador to China.Political website Axios reports that Buttigieg had lobbied Biden for a role as Ambassador to the United Nations.
Biden passed him over in favor of Linda Thomas-Greenfield, former ambassador to Liberia. Buttigieg’s name has also been mentioned in connection with Secretary of Transportation or Commerce roles.
Biden has apparently added the China ambassadorial position to the mix.Related: Mayor Pete epically owns Trump’s “crazy uncle” debate performanceNaming Buttigieg as ambassador to China would signal a bold vote of confidence in the former South Bend, Indiana mayor..