Category: JD Vance

STATEMENT FROM PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP It is my great honor to announce that John Arrigo will serve as the next United States Ambassador to Portugal.John is a highly successful entrepreneur in the automotive industry, and a champion golfer. For over thirty years, he has been an incredible leader in business in West Palm Beach, and is respected by all. I have known John for a long time. He will do an incredible job for our Country, and always put America FIRST.Congratulations John!

STATEMENT FROM PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP I am pleased to announce that Somers Farkas will serve as the next United States Ambassador to the Republic of Malta.Somers is a model, philanthropist, documentary producer, and very successful businesswoman. She previously served on my President's Commission on White House Fellowships, and has raised Millions of Dollars for charity, including for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, the Alzheimer's Associate, Lighthouse Guild, the New York Women's Foundation and, as a Trustee of the New York City Police Foundation where she has always BACKED THE BLUE.Congratulations Somers!

STATEMENT FROM PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP Katie Miller will soon be joining DOGE! She has been a loyal supporter of mine for many years, and will bring her professional experience to Government Efficiency. Katie is a deeply experienced communications professional respected by all. Congratulations to Stephen and Katie!

STATEMENT FROM PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP I am pleased to announce Mauricio Claver-Carone as the State Department's Special Envoy for Latin America. Mauricio has served in many important roles, including the White House, as my Senior Director for Western Hemisphere Affairs. Over the last four years, chaos and anarchy have engulfed our Borders. It is time to restore order in our own hemisphere. Mauricio knows the region, and how to put America's interests FIRST. He also knows the dire threats we face from illegal mass migration and fentanyl. As the State Department's Special Envoy, Mauricio will work tirelessly to protect…

STATEMENT FROM PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP I am pleased to announce Ken Howery as my choice for United States Ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark. Ken is a World renowned entrepreneur, investor, and public servant, who served our Nation brilliantly during my First Term as U.S. Ambassador to Sweden, where he led efforts to increase Defense, Security, and Economic Cooperation between our Countries. As a Co-Founder of PayPal and venture capital fund, Founders Fund, Ken turned American Innovation and Tech leadership into Global success stories, and that experience will be invaluable in representing us abroad. For purposes of National Security…

STATEMENT FROM PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP I am pleased to announce the brilliant Team that will be working in conjunction with our White House A.I. & Crypto Czar, David O. Sacks. Together, we will unleash scientific breakthroughs, ensure America's technological dominance, and usher in a Golden Age of American Innovation!Michael J.K. Kratsios will be the new Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), and an Assistant to the President for Science and Technology. In my First Term, Michael was unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate as Chief Technology Officer of the United States at the…

STATEMENT FROM PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP I am pleased to announce that Scott Kupor will serve as the Director of the Office of Personnel Management. Scott was the first employee of Andreessen Horowitz, and now serves as Managing Partner. He is also the former Chairman of the National Venture Capital Association. Scott will bring much needed reform to our federal workforce. Scott graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Stanford University, with a bachelor's degree in Public Policy. He also holds a Law degree, with distinction, from Stanford University. Congratulations Scott!

STATEMENT FROM PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP I am pleased to announced a slate of America First Patriots, who will work in conjunction with our GREAT Secretary of Defense Nominee, Pete Hegseth!Stephen Feinberg will serve as Deputy Secretary of Defense, and help Make the Pentagon Great Again. An extremely successful businessman, Stephen is a Princeton graduate, who founded his company, Cerberus, in 1992. In addition to his leadership at Cerberus, from 2018 to January 2021, Stephen served as Chairman of my Intelligence Advisory Board.Elbridge "Bridge" Colby will serve as Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. A highly respected advocate for our…

STATEMENT FROM PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP I am pleased to nominate Stephen Alexander Vaden to be Deputy Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, where he will work with our Great United States Secretary of Agriculture Nominee, Brooke Rollins.In my First Term, Stephen was the General Counsel of the Department of Agriculture, and a Member of the Board of the Commodity Credit Corporation, where he won two cases before the United States Supreme Court, relocated and reorganized the Agencies that comprise the Department to better serve Rural America, and engaged in substantial regulatory reform. Stephen joined the USDA on Day One…

STATEMENT FROM PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP I am pleased to announce Callista L. Gingrich will be our next United States Ambassador to Switzerland. Happily married to the Great Newt Gingrich, Callista previously served, with distinction, as my Ambassador to the Holy See. During her tenure, Callista worked to advance and defend international religious freedom, combat human trafficking, and provide humanitarian assistance around the World. Callista graduated, with honors, from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, with a Bachelor of Arts in Music in 1988. Congratulations!