BREAKING: Trump nominates Matthew Whitaker for US Ambassador to NATO
“Matt is a strong warrior and loyal Patriot, who will ensure the United States’ interests are advanced and defended.”
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“Matt is a strong warrior and loyal Patriot, who will ensure the United States’ interests are advanced and defended.”
On Wednesday, President-elect Donald Trump announced that he has nominated Matthew Whitaker, the former Acting US Attorney General under his first administration, to serve as US Ambassador to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
"I am pleased to announce that former Acting Attorney General, Matthew G. Whitaker, from the Great State of Iowa, will be the United States Ambassador to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)," Trump wrote. "Matt is a strong warrior and loyal Patriot, who will ensure the United States' interests are advanced and defended. Matt will strengthen relationships with our NATO Allies, and stand firm in the face of threats to Peace and Stability - He will put AMERICA FIRST."
Trump said that he has "full confidence" in Whitaker's "ability to represent the United States with Strength, Integrity, and unwavering Dedication. I look forward to working closely with him as we continue to promote PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH, Freedom, and Prosperity around the World."
Trump has also nominated Rep Elise Stefanik for US Ambassador to the United Nations, and former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee for US Ambassador to Israel.
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