The U.S. State Department criticized The Daily Beast for a "sexist" portrayal of Mora Namdar following her appointment as Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs. Officials stated the outlet's headline, "Trump Hires Beauty Salon Owner to Decide Who to Ban From US," diminished Namdar's credentials. Namdar, an accomplished lawyer and business owner, previously served in the State Department and led the Bureau of Consular Affairs, which handles immigration and visa policies.