WASHINGTON (AP) 鈥 has named billionaire investment banker Warren Stephens as his envoy to Britain, a prestigious posting for the Republican donor whose contributions this year included $2 million to a Trump-backing super PAC.
Trump, in a post on his Truth Social site Monday evening, announced he was selecting Stephens to be the U.S. ambassador to the Court of Saint James. The Senate is required to confirm the choice.
鈥淲arren has always dreamed of serving the United States full time. I am thrilled that he will now have that opportunity as the top Diplomat, representing the U.S.A. to one of America鈥檚 most cherished and beloved Allies,鈥 Trump said in in his post.
Stephens is the chairman, president and CEO of Little Rock, Arkansas-based financial services firm Stephens Inc., having taken over the firm from his father.
Trump has already named many of his and high-profile diplomatic posts, assembling a roster of staunch loyalists. Over the weekend, Trump announced he intends to nominate , father of Trump鈥檚 son-in-law Jared Kushner, to serve as ambassador to France.
During his first term, Trump selected Robert 鈥淲oody鈥 Johnson, a contributor to his campaign and the owner of the New York Jets football team, as his representative to the United Kingdom.
The Associated Press