President-elect Trump dropped his most up-to-date spherical of ambassador nominations on social media Tuesday evening, earlier than issuing a warning to Senate Republicans about any potential offers with Democratic lawmakers.
The Republican chief started by nominating Herschel Walker as his alternative for U.S. ambassador to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. Walker, a staunch Trump ally, ran for the U.S. Senate in 2022 as a candidate from Georgia.
“I am pleased to nominate Herschel Walker as United States Ambassador to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas,” Trump’s publish started. “Herschel has spent decades serving as an Ambassador to our Nation’s youth, our men and women in the Military, and athletes at home and abroad.”
Trump went on to name Walker, a former Nationwide Soccer League (NFL) participant, a “successful businessman, philanthropist, former Heisman Trophy winner, and NFL Great.” The president-elect additionally counseled Walker’s earlier work within the first Trump administration.
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Former soccer participant and political candidate Herschel Walker interacts with former president of the US Donald Trump previous to Sport 4 of the World Collection between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Truist Park on October 30, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Michael Zarrilli/Getty Pictures)
“During my First Term, he served as Co-Chair of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. Herschel has traveled to over 400 Military installations around the World, removing the stigma surrounding mental health,” Trump added. “He represented the United States at the 1992 Winter Olympics as a member of the U.S. bobsled team.”
“Congratulations Herschel! You will make Georgia, and our entire Nation, proud, because we know you will always put AMERICA FIRST!”
Trump adopted up his publish about Walker to announce Nicole McGraw as his decide for U.S. ambassador to Croatia. The president-elect described McGraw as a “philanthropist, businesswoman, and World renowned art collector.”
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Former NFL operating again and former Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Herschel Walker addresses the gang at a rally for Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump on the Atrium Well being Ampitheater on November 03, 2024 in Macon, Georgia. (John Moore/Getty Pictures)
“Nicole has brought fine art to the People through her work leading CANVAS Art Charities, and raised Millions of Dollars for neglected and abused children as a Board Member of Place of Hope,” Trump wrote. “She is a graduate of Southern Methodist University with a BFA in Art History and Studio Art. Congratulations Nicole!”
After issuing the nominations, Trump ended with a word warning Senate Republicans to not make offers with Democrats to “fast track” nominations this month.
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives at a marketing campaign rally at Santander Enviornment, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, in Studying, Pa. (AP Picture/Evan Vucci)
“To all Senate Republicans: NO DEAL WITH DEMOCRATS TO FAST TRACK NOMINATIONS AT THE END OF THIS CONGRESS,” Trump wrote. “I received the greatest mandate in 129 years. I’ll make my appointments of Very Certified Folks in January when I’m sworn in.”
