Trump picks Herschel Walker as Bahamas ambassador
President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday selected Heisman Trophy winner and former U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker as U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas. The next commander-in-chief praised Georgia football's great commitment to youth sports and supporting veterans across the country when he announced his appointment as the Caribbean nation's ambassador. “For decades, Herschel has served as […]
Herschel Walker, Nicole McGraw named as newest ambassador nominees by Trump
President-elect Trump warned Senate Republicans on social media Tuesday night about a potential deal with Democrats after he withdrew his recent ambassadorial nominations. Republican leaders first nominated Herschel Walker to serve as U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas. Walker, a staunch Trump ally, is running for the U.S. Senate as a candidate from Georgia in 2022. […]
Trump names Herschel Walker as ambassador to Bahamas
President-elect Trump on Tuesday announced the appointment of Herschel Walker, a former NFL player and Georgia state Senate candidate, as ambassador to the Bahamas. “For decades, Herschel has served as an ambassador to our nation's youth, military men and women, and national and international athletes,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. President Trump noted that Walker […]
Donald Trump unveils flurry of ambassador picks for Japan, Austria and more
President-elect Donald Trump on Monday announced five key picks for ambassadorship positions in Japan, the Dominican Republic, Austria, Luxembourg and Uruguay as he continues his term in office. President Trump will appoint George Edward Glass as ambassador to Japan, Lia Frances Campos as ambassador to the Dominican Republic, Stacey Feinberg as ambassador to Luxembourg, Arthur […]
Trump names pick for ambassador to Japan
President-elect Trump on Monday nominated George Edward Glass as ambassador to Japan. “I am pleased to announce George Edward Glass as the next United States Ambassador to Japan,” President Trump said in a post on his Truth Social. glass is Ambassador to Portugal first time trump administration. Meanwhile, Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa awarded […]
Trump taps Richard Grenell as presidential envoy for special missions, Edward S. Walsh as Ireland ambassador
President-elect Trump has named several key first-term allies to roles in his second administration, including Richard Grenell. Mr. Grenell was selected by the president-elect to be special presidential envoy for special assignments, a position likely to advance the administration's policies in some of the world's most contentious regions. “Rick will be working in some of […]
Lobbying World: Holy See ambassador rejoins Akin
Former senator and congressman Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.) rejoins akin As a senior consultant. During his time on The Hill, Mr. Donnelly served on the Senate Banking, Agriculture and Armed Services Committees and was a partner at the firm until he became ambassador to the Holy See in 2022. George Sifakis and Michael Lamoureux I am […]
Fetterman still enthusiastically supportive of Stefanik for US ambassador to UN: ‘Always was a hard YES’
After speaking with Representative Elise Stefanik (R-New York), Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pennsylvania) reaffirmed his support for her nomination as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. “@EliseStefanik always had a firm YES attitude, but it was a pleasure to have a conversation with her. I look forward to holding the @UN accountable for its blatant anti-Israel […]
Trump picks businessman Leandro Rizzuto Jr. to be ambassador to the Organization of American States
President-elect Trump announced Wednesday that he will appoint Leandro Rizzuto Jr., a former ConAir executive and consul to Bermuda, as ambassador to the Organization of American States. “I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Leandro Rizzuto as Ambassador to the Organization of American States (OAS),” President Trump said in a post on Truth […]
Fetterman endorses Stefanik for UN ambassador
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pennsylvania) has endorsed President-elect Trump's choice of Representative Elise Stefanik (R.N.Y.) to be ambassador to the United Nations. “It wasn't always a yes for @EliseStefanik, but I'm glad we had the conversation,” Fetterman said in Wednesday's article. post About X after a meeting with the House Republican Conference Chairman. “I support defunding […]