Eric Garcetti Overcomes Obstacles to Become Ambassador to India

Eric Garcetti, former Los Angeles mayor, was confirmed as ambassador to India after a 614-day nomination process. Garcetti's nomination was at risk due to accusations that he knew about sexual harassment allegations against a top aide. He spent months fighting to clear his name and enlisted the help of lobbyists, staffers, and allies to secure Senate confirmation. The vote was seen as a fight for his reputation and political viability. Garcetti maintained his lack of knowledge about the allegations and suggested that his detractors used the controversy to humiliate him.