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Trump names loyalist Matthew Whitaker as NATO ambassador

(FILES) US President Donald Trump (R) shakes hands with Acting US Attorney General Matt Whitaker before speaking at the 2018 Project Safe Neighborhoods National Conference in Kansas City, Missouri, on December 7, 2018. – US President-elect Donald Trump announced on November 20, 2024, that he will nominate Matt Whitaker as the US Ambassador to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)

President-elect Donald Trump, who has long criticized NATO as overly reliant on American money, on Wednesday nominated loyalist Matthew Whitaker to the crucial post of ambassador to the alliance.

“Matt is a strong warrior and loyal Patriot, who will ensure the United States’ interests are advanced and defended,” Trump said in a statement.

“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.

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