25 posts from Tuesday, December 10, 2024

I am pleased to nominate Mark R. Meador to be a Commissioner on the Federal Trade Commission. Mark Meador is a partner at Kressin Meador Powers LLC, a boutique antitrust law firm. He previously served as Deputy Chief Counsel for Antitrust and Competition Policy to Senator Mike Lee, the senior Republican on the Senate Judiciary Antitrust Subcommittee. Mark has also worked as an antitrust enforcer at both the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice Antitrust Division, and in private practice at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP. He received his undergraduate degree in philosophy from the University of Chicago, and his law degree from the University of Houston Law Center. Congratulations Mark!

I am pleased to announce that Ed Martin will serve as the next Chief of Staff at the Office of Management and Budget. Ed previously served as Chief of Staff to Governor Ed Blunt. Together with Phyllis Schlafly, they co-wrote “The Conservative Case for Trump.” Ed has served as Chairman of the Missouri Republican Party, and RNC member. Ed is a winner who will help Make America Great Again!

I am pleased to announce that Tom Barrack will serve as our next Ambassador to Turkey. For three decades, Tom successfully managed a global private equity firm. He is a well respected and experienced voice of reason to a wide range of thought leaders in both political and business circles. Tom was born and raised in Southern California, and earned a BA and JD from the University of Southern California and University of San Diego where he was a member of Law Review. Congratulations Tom!

Today, I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Kimberly Guilfoyle as the United States Ambassador to Greece. For many years, Kimberly has been a close friend and ally. Her extensive experience and leadership in law, media, and politics along with her sharp intellect make her supremely qualified to represent the United States, and safeguard its interests abroad. Kimberly is perfectly suited to foster strong bilateral relations with Greece, advancing our interests on issues ranging from defense cooperation to trade and economic innovation. Congratulations Kimberly!

Jacob Helberg will be the next Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment. In this role Jacob will be a champion of our America First Foreign Policy. He will guide State Department policy on Economic statecraft, promoting America’s Economic security and growth, and American technological dominance abroad. Jacob is a successful technology executive, has the knowledge, expertise, and pragmatism to defend America’s Economic interests abroad, and always puts AMERICA FIRST!

I am pleased to appoint Andrew N. Ferguson to be the next Chair of the Federal Trade Commission. Andrew has a proven record of standing up to Big Tech censorship, and protecting Freedom of Speech in our Great Country. Sworn in as a Commissioner on April 2, 2024, he will be able to fight on behalf of the American People on Day One of my Administration. Andrew most recently served as Solicitor General of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Prior to Government service, he was an antitrust litigator at several Washington, D.C. law firms. He earned his undergraduate degree and law degree from the University of Virginia. Andrew also clerked for Judge Karen L. Henderson on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, and U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Andrew will be the most America First, and pro-innovation FTC Chair in our Country’s History. CONGRATULATIONS ANDREW!

A very big and successful week of WINS for Republicans across the Country. State Representative Susan Valdés from the Great State of Florida switched her party affiliation from Democrat to Republican. “TRUMP” was the first Republican President to win Hillsborough County since 2004! Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina from the Great State of Texas switched his party affiliation from Democrat to Republican. In 2024, Webb County flipped from Blue to Red for the first time in over 100 YEARS! Republican Sid Edwards from the Great State of Louisiana defeated incumbent Democrat Mayor Sharon Weston Broome to become the first Republican elected to lead Baton Rouge since 2000. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!

https://nypost.com/2024/11/09/opinion/donald-trumps-historic-victory-already-feels-like-its-morning-in-america-again/

America is going to start building monuments to our great heroes and heroines again!!! DJT