Vedant Patel appointed Asst. White House Press Secretary.
After the announcement of full women Communications and Press staff, Joe Biden on Friday, nominated Indian-American Vedant Patel as Assistant White House Press Secretary. Patel is currently working as senior spokesperson of Biden's inaugural and has been an active part of his campaign serving as Regional Communications Director. With such a varied representation of backgrounds in White House, Biden is making indomitable efforts to incorporate voices from every part of the country. White House no longer holds certain privileged sections of the population rather it speaks the language of every citizen.
During the US President-elect Primary Campaign, Patel worked as Nevada and Western Primarily States Communications Director. Earlier, Patel served as Communications Director to Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, Western Regional Press Secretary at Democratic National Committee and extended his expertise as Communications Director to Congressman Mike Honda. With such fledged and experienced background in Press and Communications, Patel is certainly the best choice for the post.
Born in India and brought up in California, Mr. Patel graduated from University of California Riverside and University of Florida. He is one 16 overwhelming and path breaking appointments in White House Press and Communications staff. "His promising role will lead America in a better direction," said Biden's transition team.
As America is a land of diversity, captivating people around the globe to come and make a better living in the country. With such variation of languages, ideas, spirits and opinions Biden pledged to make the most diverse cabinet in his reign. The inclusion of such talented, experienced and intellectual candidates demonstrate that his actions are committed towards adhering to build a White House team reflecting America. "Instilling faith and integrity in government by honesty by interacting directly with American citizens to get hold of their aspirations will be the agenda of my workflow. Our communications and press staff is a key contributor in accomplishing this and is determined to serve the nation," said Biden.
White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain said that the objective of this diverse and experienced team is to address the skepticism of citizens due to trembling pandemic and revive the struggling economy. Prior to rebuilding the foundations of the nation, the government is aiming to resuscitate the devastated trust of citizens.
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