US EditionAnjani Sinha, Trump's Pick for Ambassador to Singapore, Struggles with Answers at Senate Hearing
UNITED STATES, JUL 9 – Dr Anjani Sinha struggled to answer key questions on US trade and Singapore issues during a two-hour Senate hearing, with Senator Tammy Duckworth sharply critical of his qualifications.
- Dr. Anjani Sinha, nominated by President Trump in March 2025, faced a contentious Senate confirmation hearing on July 9, 2025, for the US ambassador post to Singapore.
- The hearing grew tense as Senator Tammy Duckworth repeatedly challenged Dr. Sinha on US-Singapore trade and regional issues, exposing his unclear or incorrect answers.
- Although Dr. Sinha presented himself as someone committed to fostering strong connections and pledged to enhance defence, security, and economic cooperation, he had difficulty accurately reporting the 2024 US trade surplus with Singapore.
- Senator Duckworth criticized Dr. Sinha for appearing unprepared and suggested he viewed the position more as a desirable assignment than a serious responsibility, while also correcting the trade surplus figure to $2.8 billion in 2024.
- Though facing criticism and online ridicule, Dr. Sinha’s nomination likely proceeds amid Republican Senate control, with supporters highlighting his regional ties and entrepreneurial background.
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