Trump Nominates Callista Gingrich as U.S. Ambassador to Switzerland and Announces Other Key Appointments
President-elect Donald Trump has announced a series of nominations, including appointing Callista Gingrich as the U.S. ambassador to Switzerland. Gingrich, who is married to former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, previously served as the U.S. ambassador to the Vatican during Trump's first administration. Her nomination requires confirmation by the U.S. Senate.
In addition to Gingrich, Trump has made several other notable appointments:
- Mauricio Claver-Carone: Nominated as a U.S. special envoy for Latin America, Claver-Carone is expected to address issues related to the U.S. southern border, including illegal mass migration and the fentanyl crisis.
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Ken Howery: Selected as the U.S. ambassador to Denmark, Howery is a co-founder of PayPal and has previously served as the U.S. ambassador to Sweden. His nomination highlights the administration's focus on strengthening international relations through economic and technological leadership.
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Kari Lake: Nominated to be the director of the Voice of America, a U.S. government-funded international news and broadcasting organization.
- Dr. Peter Lamelas and Daniel Newlin: Nominated for positions within the Department of Justice, reflecting the administration's ongoing efforts to fill key leadership roles in federal agencies.
These nominations are part of Trump's broader strategy to assemble a team that aligns with his policy objectives, including advancing international religious freedom, combating human trafficking, and promoting American innovation and security on the global stage. 
