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I am pleased to announce that Mark Brnovich will be our next United States Ambassador to Serbia. Mark is a proud Veteran of the Army National Guard, and previously served as Attorney General for the Great State of Arizona. As the son of refugees who fled communism, Mark will be a strong advocate for Freedom, and always put AMERICA FIRST. Congratulations Mark!

I am happy to announce that Dr. Anji Sinha will be the next United States Ambassador to Singapore. Anji is a highly respected entrepreneur, with an incredible family! The United States’ relationship with Singapore is vital, and I have no doubt that Anji will strongly represent our Nation’s Interests, and put America First. Congratulations Anji!

I am proud to appoint Michel Issa as our United States Ambassador to Lebanon. Michel is an outstanding businessman, a financial expert, and a leader with a remarkable career in Banking, Entrepreneurship, and International Trade. I have no doubt that he will serve our Country with Honor and Distinction. Congratulations Michel!

I am pleased to announce Lynda Blanchard will be the next United States Ambassador for the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in Rome, Italy. During my First Term, Lynda did a great job as U.S. Ambassador to Slovenia. She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Science from Auburn University and, alongside her husband, she helped build a very successful Real Estate company. I know she will work incredibly hard for our Nation. Congratulations Lynda!

I am pleased to announce that Duke Buchan III will serve as the United States Ambassador to the Kingdom of Morocco. Duke will play a pivotal role as we strengthen Peace, Freedom, and Prosperity for both of our Countries. Congratulations to Duke and his wonderful family!

I am pleased to announce that Howard Brodie will be the next United States Ambassador to Finland. Howard is a distinguished attorney, investor, and businessman, who currently serves as Co-President and General Counsel of Brodie Generational Capital Partners. A proud graduate of Yale Law School, Howard has decades of International experience, leading major transactions and Global business negotiations. He is also a dedicated philanthropist, strongly supporting Medical Research, Education, Veterans’ causes, and the Arts. I know Howard will bring his vast experience and passion for our Country to advance our Interests abroad.Congratulations to Howard, his wonderful wife, and three children!

I am pleased to announce that Michael E. Kavoukjian will serve as the next United States Ambassador to the Kingdom of Norway.Michael is a brilliant attorney, who currently serves as a Senior Partner at White & Case, where he has led complex commercial litigation teams around the World. He previously served our Country as a CIA Operations Officer. Michael is a graduate of Stanford University and Harvard Law School.Congratulations Michael!

I am pleased to announce that Christine Jack Toretti will serve as the next United States Ambassador to Sweden. Christine is an incredible businesswoman, philanthropist, public servant, and RNC Committeewoman for the Great Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. She is Chairman of S&T Bancorp, and a former director of the Pittsburgh Federal Reserve Bank. Christine has been a tireless supporter of important causes as a Board Member of the International Medical Corps, former Chair of the Andy Warhol Museum, Director of the NCAA Foundation, founding Director of the Gettysburg Foundation, Trustee of the Sarah Scaife Foundation, and Chair of the Anne B. Anstine Excellence in Public Service Series in Pennsylvania, and the Dodie Londen Excellence in Public Service Series in Arizona. Christine is one of fewer than sixty women who have received the Athena International Global Award. Congratulations Christine!

I am pleased to announce that Benjamin Leon Jr. will serve as the next United States Ambassador to Spain. Benjamin is a highly successful entrepreneur, equestrian, and philanthropist. He came to the U.S. from Communist Cuba at 16-years-old, with only Five Dollars in his pocket, and proceeded to build his company, Leon Medical Centers, into an incredible business. He has helped support many worthy causes, like La Liga Contra el Cancer, and important Medical Research at Johns Hopkins and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Benjamin has also invested in training our future doctors and nurses by supporting Miami-Dade College’s Benjamin Leon Jr. School of Nursing, and the Benjamin Leon Center for Geriatric Research and Education at Florida International University’s Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. Congratulations Benjamin!

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!

I am pleased to announce that Brian Burch will serve as the next United States Ambassador to the Holy See. Brian is a devout Catholic, a father of nine, and President of CatholicVote. He has received numerous awards, and demonstrated exceptional leadership, helping build one of the largest Catholic advocacy groups in the Country. He represented me well during the last Election, having garnered more Catholic votes than any Presidential Candidate in History! Brian loves his Church and the United States - He will make us all proud. Congratulations to Brian, his wife Sara, and their incredible family!

I am pleased to announce Stacey Feinberg will be our next United States Ambassador to Luxembourg. Stacy is a graduate of Northwestern University. After graduating, Stacey assisted her father at his pioneering Sports and Entertainment Law Firm. As a Producer of Broadway musicals, a motivational speaker, and a Board Member of the Women Founders Network, Stacey is committed to supporting women in launching their careers, and scaling their businesses to unprecedented success. Stacy will be GREAT, and make America proud!

I am pleased to announce our next Ambassador to Colombia will be Daniel J. Newlin. A highly accomplished business executive, entrepreneur, and former Sheriff's Detective, Dan boasts an impressive 28-year career with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office in Orlando, Florida. Throughout his tenure, Newlin rapidly advanced working in major crimes as a fugitive detective. Dan demonstrated exceptional investigative skills, successfully taking hundreds of violent offenders off the streets, including those involved in armed robbery, gang violence, human trafficking, and illegal gun and narcotics trafficking. In addition to his Law Enforcement career, Newlin is a business visionary who founded Dan Newlin Injury Attorneys. With his Law Enforcement expertise enabling him to navigate complex international issues, and his business insights fostering economic partnerships, Newlin stands as a powerful advocate for U.S. interests, and a Champion for strengthening ties, and making a difference in the World. Dan will do a great job!

I am pleased to announce that Dr. Peter Lamelas, MD, MBA, will serve as our United States Ambassador to Argentina. Peter is a physician, philanthropist, and an incredible businessman, best known for founding the largest Urgent Care healthcare company in Florida. As a child, Peter and his family fled communist Cuba, and LEGALLY immigrated to the USA, starting with nothing, and achieving the American Dream. I previously appointed him to serve on the Department of Justice’s Medal of Valor Review Board, which honors the courage of our Nation’s incredible first responders. He has served on the Florida Board of Medicine, and as a Town Commissioner in Manalapan, Florida. Congratulations Peter!