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Clyburn says president-elect Biden falling short when appointing Black figures

According to reports, Clyburn agreed with Biden's pick of Linda Thomas-Greenfield to serve as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — House majority whip Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) said president-elect Joe Biden has fallen short when electing African Americans to top posts, according to reports. 

Democratic officials say Clyburn has been a big backer for Biden and even credit Clyburn for helping Biden in the Palmetto State. 

According to reports, Clyburn agreed with Biden's pick of Linda Thomas-Greenfield to serve as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Thomas-Greenfield is currently the only Black woman pick among the cabinet seats so far.  

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Biden is currently in the process of building his cabinet. He has appointed the following positions: 

Secretary of State - Antony Blinken

Secretary of Homeland Security - Alejandro Mayorkas 

Chief of Staff - Ron Klain 

National Intelligence Director - Avril Haines 

National Security Adviser - Jake Sullivan

UN Ambassador - Linda Thomas-Greenfield

Special Presidential Envoy for Climate - John Kerry

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