President-elect Trump has nominated former Acting Attorney General Matthew Whittaker to be his ambassador to NATO. "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."

Whittaker served in the Department of Justice throughout Trump's first term, rising from chief of staff to acting attorney general in the interim between the resignation of Rod Rosenstein and the confirmation of Bill Barr.

Whittaker is a Trump loyalist who will not be captured by the multi-nationalists in NATO

He has a reputation for persistence and energy.

He can be relied on to both push reluctant allies to spend their fair share on defense while retaining US leadership of a critical alliance at a critical time.

 {ai:summary}<p>President-elect Trump has nominated Matthew Whittaker, former Acting Attorney General, as the U.S. Ambassador to NATO. Trump praised Whittaker as a strong patriot who will prioritize American interests and strengthen relationships with NATO allies.</p><p>Whittaker is known for his loyalty to Trump and his commitment to ensuring that allies contribute fairly to defense spending while maintaining U.S. leadership in the alliance. #foreignaffairs</p>

Trump Nominates Former Acting Attorney General to be NATO Ambassador

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