Biden's Pick To Lead Afghan Resettlement In U.S.

President Biden has tapped, former Delaware Gov. Jack Markell (D), as the Temporary Point Person, who will Oversee the Administration's Afghan Evacuee Resettlement Effort, in the U.S., the White House announced Friday.

Markell, who served Two Terms as Governor, will be the Coordinator of the Resettlement Initiative that the White House has dubbed "Operation Allies Welcome."

"There is no one I trust more than Jack Markell for this next critical phase of Operation Allies Welcome as we welcome Afghan evacuees to America," Biden said. "A former Governor and business executive, he is a skilled manager who has experience tackling tough problems and getting results. A former chairman of the National Governor's Association, he has deep relationships with members of both parties who respect his ability to find common ground and forge consensus."

Markell, whose Appointment is on a Temporary Basis until the end of the year, will work in Coordination with the National Security Council (NSC), Domestic Policy Council and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which is the Lead Agency Coordinating Resettlement efforts across the Federal Government.

In addition to Developing the Administration's Resettlement Policy, the Markell will work with State and Local Governments, Private Companies, and other Organizations, on Resettlement efforts.

"I am honored to have been asked by the President to serve in this important role," Markell said. "Welcoming these families is in the best traditions of our country, and we are grateful to see the outpouring of support from people across this country who are ready to help resettle vulnerable Afghans and welcome them to their new homes."

The New Role comes as the Administration is grappling, with Vetting and Resettling, Tens of Thousands of Evacuees from Afghanistan. DHS Secretary, Alejandro Mayorkas, announced Friday. that the U.S. has admitted more than 40,000 Evacuees from Afghanistan into the Country. This includes U..S Citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents, Special Immigrant Visa Holders, and other Vulnerable Afghans.










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