Veteran broadcaster Oprah Winfrey has been selected to replace Russian policy expert Michael McFaul, who made an announcement last week that he was stepping down after little more than a year on the job. According to a written statement from the White House the followings are elaborated:
"Oprah Winfrey is an accomplished businesswoman and a cultural icon," the statement reads. "Although she started with nothing, now this captivating entertainer is worth billions of dollars."Achieving her success took an enormous amount of intelligence, tenacity and grit. All of these skills will serve her well representing America’s interests in Moscow as the next U.S. ambassador."Since she left The Oprah Winfrey Show in 2011, Ms. Winfrey has been searching for a way to give back to the American people. Using her considerable communications skills to resolve geopolitical conflicts will further cement her legacy as one of America's greatest national treasures."
Winfrey is well on the way of becoming one of America's highest profile diplomats as well as the first African-American to serve as ambassador to a major world power. But all these depends on the Senate's confirmation. Confirmation hearings is expected to begin next week.
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