WASHINGTON, D.C. (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- Former Mayor Rahm Emanuel will have a new job.
He has been a congressman, Chief of Staff to former President Obama, Mayor of the third largest city in the U.S. and now Rahm Emanuel has a new title-ambassador.
Senators approved former mayor Rahm Emanuel's appointment as ambassador to Japan. They voted 48-21 Saturday morning on Emanuel's nomination.
“Rahm Emanuel has a lifetime of public service preparing him for this role. Japan is an important strategic partner in Asia, particularly in light of our continued challenges from China," said Sen.Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) after the vote, as reported by the Hill. "I have no doubt Rahm will be a strong voice for America in Japan."
Only three Democrats were opposed-Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey of Massachusetts along with Jeff Merkley of Oregon.
The Biden White House nomination to the diplomatic post aroused the ire of progressives, who were angry over Emanuel's handling of the investigation into the Chicago police shooting of Laquan Macdonald in 2014.
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