Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) says he has “concerns” about the sexual harassment allegations surrounding Eric Garcetti, publicly raising the possibility he could oppose President Biden’s nominee for ambassador to India.

Why it matters: Two Senate Republicans have already placed “holds” on the Los Angeles mayor's nomination, preventing a speedy floor vote. Blumenthal's added doubts mean Garcetti’s nomination is firmly in limbo — and in danger of suffocating.

• India is a focal point for current U.S. policy.
• Biden officials have been frustrated by its failure to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
• They announced Tuesday that Daleep Singh, deputy national security adviser for International Economics and White House point person on sanctions, will visit India later this month.

While Democratic senators have been privately discussing the allegations against Garcetti, Blumenthal is openly declaring he needs to hear more from whistleblowers.

• Whistleblower Aid, a nonprofit organization, filed a perjury complaint against Garcetti on behalf of Naomi Seligman. The group has been reaching out to Democratic and Republican Senate offices.
• They allege Garcetti was aware of charges of sexual harassment by one of his top aides and knowingly misrepresented his role in the matter to the Senate.
• Garcetti and the aide, Rick Jacobs, have denied the allegations.
• Another Garcetti aide wrote to senators on Monday questioning the account raised by the whistleblower, Naomi Seligman, Politico...

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