‘He’s a punchline’: ‘laughable’ pick for Greece envoy puts pressure on Biden
by David Smith in Washington from on (#5TWPG)
George Tsunis, who gave hapless display when nominated as Norway ambassador under Obama, to go before Senate committee
Joe Biden has styled himself as a defender of democracy but, critics say, is setting the worst possible example with his choice of envoy to Athens.
The US president nominated George Tsunis, a hotel developer and Democratic donor with no diplomatic experience, as US ambassador to Greece.
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