Biden is considering a former Wall Street exec with close ties to Nancy Pelosi to become U.S. ambassador to Italy, Axios has learned.
three-story wine cellarDemocratic donors and diplomats had speculated the president was keeping the position open for Pelosi, if the Italian American decided not to run for re-election.
Her recent public announcement that she plans to run for an 18th full term this fall — and, now, the potential nomination of her ally — douses that thinking.The speaker has pressed the White House to nominate Robert and signaled he's a priority for her.Robert, 80, was chairman and CEO of Oppenheimer & Co., a New York investment firm.He's married to Pilar Crespi Robert, who's worked in the Italian fashion industry.
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