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Trump Appoints Matt Whitaker as U.S. Ambassador to NATO

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Matt Whitaker, a former acting attorney general, as U.S. ambassador to NATO, amid concerns over his qualifications.

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Updated: Nov 20th, 2024, 6:39 PM ET

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Donald Trump has appointed Matt Whitaker, former acting attorney general, as U.S. ambassador to NATO. While Trump praises Whitaker's loyalty, his lack of foreign policy experience raises concern, especially during ongoing tensions regarding NATO's support for Ukraine. Critics worry about Whitaker's qualifications, given the importance of the NATO post in U.S. and global security.

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