CNN reported last year that Eric Garcetti’s initial nomination had faced headwinds over concerns centered on accusations that he had ignored alleged sexual harassment and bullying.
A former Eric Garcetti aide, who has accused the former Los Angeles mayor of ignoring allegations of sexual harassment during his time in office, said Monday that he is “unfit” to become US ambassador to India amid his embattled nomination. “He is unfit to become an ambassador or really to hold public office anywhere in this country or this world,” Naomi Seligman, a former communication’s director for Garcetti, told CNN’s Jake Tapper on “The Lead.
“The president nominated him because he thought he had the experience to be the US ambassador to India,” Jean-Pierre said. Throughout the lengthy process of Senate consideration of Garcetti’s nomination, the White House has stood steadfastly behind the former Los Angeles mayor. Garcetti has repeatedly denied any knowledge of the allegations and has met personally with senators in an effort to clear a path to confirmation. The White House did not have an immediate comment on Seligman’s interview.
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