WASHINGTON : Mora Namdar, a lawyer and owner of a chain of beauty parlors in Texas, was named to a top post in the US State Department by US President Donald Trump on Saturday.
Mora Namdar has been appointed Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs, a crucial position that manages important issues including the issuing and revocation of US passports, the enforcement of travel laws, and the granting of visas.
Discussions about professional diversity in high government positions and the value of past administrative experience were the main topics of discussion following the appointment in both political and social circles.
Namdar is a skilled and seasoned attorney who held a temporary position in the same agency during President Trump’s first term.
She oversees a profitable chain of beauty salons in addition to her legal profession, which has drawn notice from the public since her appointment.
Reactions to her nomination were conflicting. While supporters supported the choice by highlighting her legal expertise and past experience in consular issues, several observers expressed astonishment, considering her engagement in the beauty industry.
