ORLANDO, Fla. – President-elect Donald Trump has announced the appointment of Orlando attorney Dan Newlin as the next U.S. ambassador to Colombia.

Newlin, a former Orange County Sheriff’s Office detective with a multi-year law enforcement career, was praised by Trump for his mix of crime-fighting expertise and business acumen.

“With his law enforcement expertise that enables him to address complex international issues and his business insights that advance economic partnerships, Newlin is considered a strong advocate for U.S. interests and a champion for strengthening relationships and unifying “To make a difference in the world,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. “Dan will do a great job!”

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Newlin hosted a Trump fundraiser earlier this year with tickets ranging from $5,000 to more than $824,000, FOX 35 News reported in April. At the time, the Trump campaign estimated it had raised around $15 million.

RELATED: Who is Dan Newlin? Donald Trump accepts a $1 million check for assassination victims

During the Republican National Convention in July, a somber and bandaged Trump reflected on an assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania that nearly killed him. He called for a moment of silence for Corey Comperatore, a retired fire chief who was killed at the rally. After walking up to a firefighter uniform depicting Comperatore and kissing the helmet, Trump returned to the podium.

In a surprising moment, Trump announced a fundraiser to support the families of the shooting victims and pulled out a check for $1 million. The check was from Newlin.

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“A friend of mine just called. He sent me a check. He’s right here; I just got it. A Million Dollars by Dan Newlin. “Thank you, Dan,” Trump said.

Newlin wrote on social media the same day: “Bridging the divide and uniting Americans, regardless of political affiliation, has always been of the utmost importance to me. Together, we have the power to achieve extraordinary achievements and create a future that fills us with boundless enthusiasm and pride for the United States of America.”

FOX 35 News has reached out to Newlin for comment and is awaiting a response.

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