The appointment of the US ambassador to France has been confirmed in the Senate

The US Senate confirmed the appointment of veteran diplomat Dennis Campbell-Bauer as US ambassador to France on Saturday. President Joe Biden appointed her in July, but in the early hours of the weekend a majority emerged in the Congressional Senate to affirm the diplomatic post and champion the place for women in politics.

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When announcing his appointment, the White House emphasized “Crisis management skills” and this is “Reputation as a collaborative leaderThe 57-year-old Mrs. Campbell Power headed the US Embassy in Brussels between 2013 and 2017. She was previously a member of the Democratic Party leadership, and participated in Barack Obama’s two presidential campaigns.

After returning to the United States after the victory of Republican Donald Trump, she re-engaged in politics in 2019 by participating in Joe Biden’s presidential campaign. She particularly supported women embarking on their first political campaign. Denise Campbell-Bauer, who is fluent in French, will also be the US ambassador to Monaco.