Linda Thomas-Greenfield - UN Ambassador

Thomas-Greenfield has served in the Foreign Service for 34 years, most recently as the Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of African Affairs. She had served the State Department in postings across the world. Thomas-Greenfield was confirmed on February 23, 2021 by a vote of 78-21.

Views on Abortion:

• Has publicly criticized people who are pro-life for only focusing on abortion laws (See link)
• Planned Parenthood has applauded her nomination stating she will be "critical to championing sexual and reproductive health and rights around the world" (See link)

Views on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity:

• As the U.S. Ambassador to Liberia, Thomas-Greenfield helped implement the Obama administration’s new policy on promoting anti-family policies in Africa (See link)
• Has declared that funding will be taken away from organizations that do not support the LGBT movement (See link)