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There has been long list of LGBTQ US ambassadors but not a cabinet member confirmed by the Senate. Mayor Pete is the first. Dismissing or refuting it doesn’t make it go away!
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Cabinet Secretary positions can be 'acting', which does not require Senate approval. Richard Grenell served as Acting Director of National Intelligence, which is an Executive Branch Cabinet position. His ambassadorship was confirmed by the US Senate.