Democrats disagree over the US defence secretary's seat

Sources know that Michele Flournoy, the top female adviser to two defense ministers under Barack Obama, is a top candidate for the position of Pentagon leadership in Joe Biden's new government.

The decision to select Flournoy as defense minister will be in line with Biden's commitment to a "diverse cabinet". However, this is facing opposition from many officials and factions within the Democratic Party.

Black leaders in the party are said to have encouraged President-elect Biden to choose the Pentagon leader as an African-American, in order to diversify his cabinet still still whites.

Many also opposed Flournoy's choice of defense secretary due to concerns about her profile and role in the private sector. A coalition of at least seven pro-progress political groups sent letters to Biden, urging him not to choose Flournoy and saying that she made unwise decisions, especially regarding Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Afghanistan."Flournoy's regular support of military intervention has contributed to devastating crises around the world, including in Yemen," said Jehan Hakim, chairman of the Yemeni Union Committee, which specializes in education and advocacy to end the war in this country, said.

Many also argue that Flournoy's stance is "hawk" than that of President-elect Biden, especially on the Afghan war.

Flournoy, 59, was also considered by Hillary Clinton to be a good candidate for the position if she was elected in 2016. She started working at the Pentagon in the 1990s and served as deputy defense minister in charge. books from 2009-2012. Flournoy is believed to be a strong advocate of military cooperation abroad.Other candidates also began to emerge to compete with Flournoy, including retired generals Lloyd Austin and Jeh Johnson, former secretary of homeland security for Obama's second term. Both Austin and Johnson are people of color.

The pressure to choose personnel is growing for Biden, as he will take office in more than a month.

Many also argue that Flournoy's stance is "hawk" than that of President-elect Biden, especially on the Afghan war.

Flournoy, 59, was also considered by Hillary Clinton to be a good candidate for the position if she was elected in 2016. She started working at the Pentagon in the 1990s and served as deputy defense minister in charge. books from 2009-2012. Flournoy is believed to be a strong advocate of military cooperation abroad.

Adewale Adeyemo spoke during Joe Biden's nomination presentation in Wilmington, Delaware on November 24.

Some of the top nominations for Biden's list of future cabinet could make history if passed by the US Senate.

Since his election, Joe Biden has made a number of moves to fulfill his campaign pledge to build a government that reflects America's diversity. Sen. Kamala Harris broke the big barrier of becoming the nation's first female vice president.

In addition to Harris, the future Biden administration has several other names that could create "firsts" in American history if confirmed by the Senate.

Adewale "Wally" Adeyemo is on the verge of becoming America's first black deputy finance minister. Mr. Adeyemo is currently the President of the Obama Foundation and served as senior international economic advisor to President Barack Obama.

Adeyemo has also served as deputy national security advisor, deputy director of the National Economic Council, first chief of staff at the Consumer Financial Protection Department, senior advisor and deputy chief of staff at The financial.