Donald Trump has nominated billionaire investment banker Warren Stephens to be his ambassador to Britain.
Stephens is the chairman, president and CEO of financial services firm Stephens Inc, and a Republican donor whose contributions this year included $2m to a Trump-backing super PAC.
The president-elect revealed his selection in a post on his Truth Social site Monday evening.
“Warren has always dreamed of serving the United States full time. I am thrilled that he will now have that opportunity as the top Diplomat, representing the U.S.A. to one of America’s most cherished and beloved Allies,” Trump wrote in in his post.
The Senate is required to confirm the choice.
Trump has already named many of his nominees for cabinet and high-profile diplomatic posts, assembling a roster of staunch loyalists. Over the weekend, Trump announced he intends to nominate real estate developer Charles Kushner, father of Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, to serve as ambassador to France.
During his first term, Trump selected Robert “Woody” Johnson, a contributor to his campaign and the owner of the New York Jets American football team, as his representative to the United Kingdom.
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