US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has appointed Ambassador Stephen Mull to oversee the transition from the Biden administration to the incoming Trump administration. Ambassador Mull, a former diplomat who has served under both Democratic and Republican administrations, will work with the president-elect's team to ensure a successful transition process.
Ambassador Mull most recently served as the acting under secretary of state for Political Affairs during the first Trump administration and was the US ambassador to Poland during President Barack Obama's second term.
The State Department emphasized the importance of a peaceful transfer of power for the nation's security. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller highlighted the need for a smooth, efficient, and professional transition process.
Ambassador Mull has already begun working on the transition, although the department has not yet heard from the Trump transition team. Reports suggest that former Iran special envoy Brian Hook is expected to lead the Trump transition team at the State Department.
Miller also outlined the Biden administration's foreign policy priorities, which include efforts to end the fighting in Gaza and Lebanon during their remaining time in office.
