Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman Announces Retirement After Decades of Public Service

Sherman played key roles in negotiations with Iran, North Korea, Russia, and China over 30 years of government service.
Sherman served as the first woman deputy secretary of state under President Biden, focusing on foreign policy with China and supporting Ukraine.
Sherman worked under three presidents and five secretaries of state, breaking barriers for women in foreign policy.
Sherman led unsuccessful talks with Russia in January 2022 to prevent Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Republicans have criticized some of Sherman's foreign policy efforts, including the Iran nuclear deal that Trump scrapped.