Trump picks new ambassadors: Family ties and old friends get top diplomatic posts
Former president names two new ambassador picks for Greece and Turkey showing trust in close allies. His choices include his future daughter-in-law and a long-time business associate
Donald Trump made fresh diplomatic picks on dec-10th naming two well-known figures from his inner-circle for key ambassador roles. His sons fiancée Kimberly Guilfoyle got selected for Greece while long-time ally Tom Barrack received the Turkey position
Kimberly has been a close friend and ally‚ perfectly suited to foster strong bilateral relations with Greece‚ advancing our interests on issues ranging from defense cooperation to trade and economic innovation
The ex-Fox News host Guilfoyle (who got engaged to Donald Trump Jr about 4 years ago) joins other family-connected appointees in Trumps growing diplomatic roster:
- Charles Kushner - picked for France ambassador
- Massad Boulos - chosen as mid-east senior adviser
Private-equity exec Tom Barrack brings his own background to the Turkey role - a business-savvy friend who stood by Trump through thick-and-thin (even after facing and winning a legal case about UAE connections back in 22). Trump describes him as a “well-respected and experienced voice of reason; ready to represent US interests in the region
