President-elect Donald Trump has appointed billionaire investment banker Warren Stevens as special envoy to the United Kingdom. It's a prestigious post for Republican donors, whose contributions this year to a Trump-backed super PAC included $2 million.
President Trump announced Monday evening in a post on his Truth social site that he would select Stevens to be the U.S. ambassador to the St. James Courthouse. The Senate must approve the selection.
“Warren has always dreamed of serving the United States full-time, and is thrilled to have the opportunity to serve as our top diplomat representing the United States to one of our most important and beloved allies.” ” President Trump said in the post.
Mr. Stevens is chairman, president and CEO of the Little Rock, Ark.-based financial services company Stevens, Inc., which he inherited from his father.
Mr. Trump has already nominated a number of candidates for cabinet and diplomatic positions, and has amassed a loyal following. Over the weekend, President Trump announced his intention to nominate real estate developer Charles Kushner, the father of Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, as ambassador to France.
During his first term, Trump chose Robert “Woody” Johnson, a campaign contributor and owner of the New York Jets football team, to represent Great Britain.
