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 him the Order of Infante D. Enrique. award, that is According to the 2021 page on the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Portugal's website, it “honors achievements of extraordinary character and special relevance to Portugal.”
“I am humbled to receive this award,” Glass said in words posted on his web page. “This honor recognizes the tremendous accomplishments we have achieved Side-by-Side. It is a great honor to serve my country and work with the Portuguese government and people.”
According to Reported on the State Department website Glass previously owned a real estate-focused company and led a technology investment bank in Oregon during the Trump administration.
“As a former head of an investment bank, Mr. George will bring his business acumen to the role of ambassador,” Trump said in a post on Truth Social on Monday. “George is a graduate of the University of Oregon where he served as alumni president and board member. He always puts America first. Congratulations George!”
