President Donald Trump’s choice for a key State Department role, Jeremy Carl, has sparked intense debate among Senate Foreign Relations Committee members during his confirmation hearing on Thursday. Nominated as the assistant secretary of state for International Organizations, Carl faced bipartisan scrutiny over his previous controversial remarks and his commitment to continue posting on social media.

Carl, a senior fellow at the conservative Claremont Institute, has been criticized for comments that some deem antisemitic and racist. Despite the backlash, he defended his need to maintain his advocacy role via social media. "I greatly understand the importance of restraint and conduct," Carl stated. "However, I can't entirely abandon my current responsibilities as I've not yet secured the job here."

His social media history includes endorsing the "great replacement theory," denigrating the Juneteenth holiday, and making severe allegations against public figures such as the American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten. CNN reported that Carl deleted nearly 5,000 posts prior to his nomination.

In a conversation with Tucker Carlson, Carl controversially remarked on the demographic shifts in America, claiming the country is moving towards a "post-White America." His past comments have also included insensitive statements about Jewish Americans and the Holocaust, leading to significant criticism from figures like Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and other Democrats.

"No person who thinks Jews should get over the Holocaust and spreads pernicious Jewish stereotypes can claim to have the character or judgment necessary to serve as a diplomat for this country," Schumer expressed in a recent statement.

Democratic Senators, including Jeanne Shaheen and Jacky Rosen, have strongly opposed Carl's nomination, citing his history of inflammatory statements. Rosen, highlighting the impact on Jewish Americans, remarked during the hearing, "A vote for Carl tells Americans you're willing to use your sacred vote, not just to ignore but to endorse the hateful statements."

The committee's decision on Carl’s nomination remains pending, with his stance on social media and past comments continuing to fuel a contentious debate over his suitability for the diplomatic position.