Debate over appointment of Anne Patterson plays out in the US press

Debate over appointment of Anne Patterson plays out in the US press: The controversy over Defense Secretary Jim Mattis’ appointment of former US ambassador to Egypt Anne Patterson to be undersecretary of defense for policy is playing out in the US press. Fox News ran a piece tracing Patterson’s support for ousted Ikhwani president Mohamed Morsi, and the Trump White House’s objections to her appointment — coming at a time when the Trump administration is considering classifying the Ikhwan as a terrorist organization. It shouldn’t be surprising then that Democratic lawmakers are happy about the appointment, praising her credentials and career, the Weekly Standard reports.