Trump picks former Republican congressman to be ambassador to Australia after 17-month vacancy
Summary
President Donald Trump has nominated David Brat, a former Republican congressman from Virginia, to be the next U.S. ambassador to Australia. The ambassador role has been empty for about 17 months since Caroline Kennedy left in November 2024.Key Facts
- David Brat is a former Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
- He served two terms representing Virginia before losing in 2018.
- Brat currently works as vice-president of business relations at Liberty University in Virginia.
- President Trump has officially nominated Brat to be ambassador to Australia.
- The ambassador position to Australia has been vacant for 17 months.
- Former ambassador Caroline Kennedy left the post in November 2024.
- The U.S. Senate must approve Brat’s nomination before he can become ambassador.
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