[Washington Examiner] A top State Department official who was viewed as a loyal member of the administration resigned Thursday in protest of President Trump’s response to the racial tensions across the country.| That’s nuts. |
"Moments of upheaval can change you, shift the trajectory of your life, and mold your character. The President’s comments and actions surrounding racial injustice and Black Americans cut sharply against my core values and convictions," Taylor wrote in her resignation letter obtained by the Washington Post.
"I must follow the dictates of my conscience and resign as Assistant Secretary of State for Legislative Affairs," she wrote. "I am deeply grateful to you, Mr. Secretary, for empowering me to lead this team and strategically advise you over these last two years. You have shown grace and respect in listening to my opinions, and your remarkable leadership have made me a better leader and team member. I appreciate that you understand my strong loyalty to my personal convictions and values, particularly in light of recent events."
Before joining the State Department, she was the White House’s deputy director for nominations.
Taylor, who has also worked for Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, was unanimously confirmed to her position in October 2018 and helped shepherd more than 400 presidential appointments through the Senate, including Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch, CIA Director Gina Haspel, and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
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