President-elect Trump on Monday announced its nominations for U.S. ambassadors to five countries, including Austria and Japan.
In a series of Truth Social posts on Monday evening, the new president laid out his choices for U.S. ambassadors to Japan, the Dominican Republic, Austria, Luxembourg and Uruguay. Any nominee must be confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
Trump has appointed George Edward Glass, a former US ambassador to Portugal, as the new US ambassador to Japan.
“As a former president of an investment bank, George will bring his business acumen to the ambassador position,” Trump said of Glass. “George graduated from the University of Oregon, served as alumni chairman and served on the Board of Trustees. He will always put AMERICA first. Congratulations George!”
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President-elect Donald Trump reacts during his meeting with Prince William, Prince of Wales, at the Embassy of the United Kingdom Residence on December 7, 2024 in Paris, France. (Oleg Nikishin/Getty Images)
Leah Francis Campos, sister of “Fox & Friends Weekend” co-host Rachel Campos-Duffy and sister-in-law of the new Minister of Transport Sean Duffy was also chosen to be an ambassador. Trump nominated her as US ambassador to the Dominican Republic.
“Leah served our country as a CIA Case Officer before becoming senior Western Hemisphere advisor on the House Foreign Affairs Committee,” the Republican wrote. “Leah will bring her love of country and her commitment to our national security and prosperity to her post as U.S. Ambassador to the Dominican Republic. Congratulations Leah!”
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Trump also announced Arthur Graham Fisher, the president of Fisher Realty, as his pick for U.S. ambassador to Austria.
U.S. Ambassador to Portugal George Edward Glass visits MS World Explorer, Mystic Cruises’ first expedition ship, as the ship docks in the Port of Lisbon on her maiden voyage on October 3, 2019 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Horacio Villalobos/Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)
“He is consistently ranked as a top broker in the region and state of North Carolina, representing many of the most astute clients in America,” the new president wrote. “Art is 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 U.S. ambassadors to Luxembourg and Uruguay, respectively.
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“As a producer of Broadway musicals, motivational speaker and board member of the Women Founders Network, Stacey is committed to supporting women as they launch their careers and scale their businesses to unprecedented success,” Trump wrote of Feinberg. “Stacy will be AMAZING and make America proud!”
About Rinaldi, Trump called his nominee a “successful businessman, entrepreneur and longtime friend” who grew up in Uruguay.
Stacey Feinberg and Dr. Steve O’Brien attend NINETY YEARS OF GALLAGHERS New York’s iconic steakhouse at Gallaghers Steakhouse on November 14, 2017 in New York City. (Patrick McMullan/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)
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“Lou is a great golfer and will be in a country with some great golf courses. Having grown up in Uruguay, he has a deep understanding of the country’s culture and history,” Trump’s statement said. “His expertise and background make him exceptionally qualified to advance U.S. interests and strengthen the long-standing partnership between the United States and Uruguay.”
Fox News’ Deirdre Heavy contributed to this report.
