Washington: US President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday announced Acting Attorney General Matthew G Whitaker as his envoy for the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO).
Trump said Whitaker would ensure that the US interests are advanced and defended.
In a statement, he said, “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.”
“I have full confidence in Matt’s ability to represent the United States with Strength, Integrity, and unwavering Dedication. I look forward to working closely with him as we continue to promote PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH, Freedom, and Prosperity around the World,” he added.
Who is Matthew G Whitaker?
Born on October 29, 1969, Matthew is an American lawyer, lobbyist and politician who served as the acting United States Attorney General from November 2018 to February 2019.
Whitaker graduated from Ankeny High School, where he was a football star. He was inducted into the Iowa High School Football Hall of Fame in 2009. He also attended the University of Iowa, receiving a bachelor’s degree in communications in 1991 and Master of Business Administration and Juris Doctor degrees in 1995
Meanwhile, Trump on the same day also announced former Congressman Pete Hoekstra as US Ambassador to Canada.
Hoekstra represented Michigan’s 2nd District in Congress for nearly 20 years, during which he was also Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee.
“I overhauled the disastrous NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement), the worst Trade Deal in the History of the United States, which was switched to the USMCA (Mexico/Canada), which no one thought could be done. We brought Trade with Mexico and Canada to a level playing field for our wonderful farmers and working families,” Trump said.
“In my second term, Pete will help me once again put AMERICA FIRST. He did an outstanding job as United States Ambassador to the Netherlands during our first four years, and I am confident that he will continue to represent our Country well in this new role,” the president-elect added.
(Inputs from AP)
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