Trump announces the selection of ambassadors from Japan, the Dominican Republic, Austria and more
President-elect Trump announced that he will nominate US ambassadors to five countries on Monday, including Austria and Japan.
In a series of Public Truth posts Monday night, the incoming president detailed his choices for U.S. ambassadors to Japan, the Dominican Republic, Austria, Luxembourg and Uruguay. Each nominee will need to be confirmed by the US Senate.
Trump nominated George Edward Glass, former US ambassador to Portugal, to serve as US ambassador to Japan.
“As a former Investment Bank President, George will bring his business experience to the Ambassador position,” Trump said of Glass. “George graduated from the University of Oregon, served as its Alumni President, and on its Board of Trustees. He will always PUT AMERICA FIRST. Congratulations George!”
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Leah Francis Campos, sister of “Fox & Friends Weekend” host Rachel Campos-Duffy and sister of incoming Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, was also selected as an ambassador. Trump appointed him to serve as the US ambassador to the Dominican Republic.
“Leah served our country as a CIA officer before becoming Senior Counsel for the Western Hemisphere on the House Foreign Affairs Committee,” the Republican wrote. “Leah will bring her love of Country, and commitment to National Security and Prosperity, to her position as US Ambassador to the Dominican Republic. Congratulations Leah!”
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Trump also announced Arthur Graham Fisher, president of Fisher Realty, as his pick for U.S. ambassador to Austria.
“He is consistently ranked as the best salesman in the area, and the State of North Carolina, representing the most discerning customers in America,” the incoming president wrote. “Art has always been a staunch supporter of America First Policies, and will make us proud in Austria!”
Trump added that Stacey Feinberg and Lou Rinaldi will serve as US ambassadors to Luxembourg and Uruguay, respectively.
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“As a Broadway musical producer, motivational speaker, and Board Member of the Women Founders Network, Stacey is committed to supporting women in launching their careers, and growing their businesses to unprecedented success,” Trump wrote of Feinberg. “Stacy is going to be GREAT, and make America proud!”
To Rinaldi, Trump called his nominee “a successful businessman, entrepreneur and longtime friend,” who grew up in Uruguay.
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“Lou is a great golfer, and he will be in a country with great courses. Having grown up in Uruguay, he has a deep knowledge of the country’s culture and history,” Trump said in a statement. “His expertise and background make him highly qualified to advance American interests, and strengthen the long-standing partnership between the United States and Uruguay.”
Fox News’ Deirdre Heavy contributed to this report.
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