President-elect Donald Trump posted a series of announcements on his Truth Social account Tuesday evening, including naming Kimberly Guilfoyle as ambassador to Greece and Tom Barrack as ambassador to Turkey.

Guilfoyle, a former Trump fundraiser and former Fox News host, is currently in a committed relationship with Donald Trump Jr.

In announcing her position, Trump wrote: “Kimberly has been a close friend and ally for many years. Her extensive experience and leadership in the fields of law, media and politics, as well as her keen intellect, make her extremely qualified to represent the United States and safeguard its interests abroad.”

The post also states: “Kimberly is perfectly suited to foster strong bilateral relations with Greece and advance our interests on issues ranging from defense cooperation to trade and economic innovation.”

Tom Barrack is Trump’s longtime friend and chairman of his first inaugural committee – and he was notably acquitted of federal charges accusing him of illegal foreign lobbying on behalf of the United Arab Emirates.

Barrack was indicted during the first Trump administration and his first campaign in 2021. During his trial, federal prosecutors accused him of acting as a foreign agent but failing to register between 2016 and 2018 while allegedly trying to “exploit his access to Trump.” his contacts in the UAE.

A jury found him not guilty on all charges in November 2022, including conspiracy, obstruction and lying to the FBI.

Trump praised Barrack’s acquittal at the time, saying in a statement: “Great news for our country, our freedom and our democracy: businessman Tom Barrack, who should never have been indicted or tried, has just been acquitted of all charges.”

Barrack’s testimony during the trial was at times critical of Trump. He said on the witness stand that his political support for Trump was “disastrous” for him professionally, and at one point mocked Trump’s understanding of the Middle East.

“This incredibly good businessman became president of the United States who couldn’t spell the Middle East,” Barrack said.

When asked about his criticism of Trump at the time of the acquittal, Barrack told ABC News: “I’m just done with politics.”

When Trump announced his post as ambassador to Turkey on Tuesday, he said Barrack was “a respected and experienced voice of reason.”

The president-elect also announced roles at the Federal Trade Commission. He appointed Andrew Ferguson as chairman and Mark Meador as commissioner.

“Andrew has a proven track record of resisting Big Tech’s censorship and protecting free speech across our great country. Sworn in as commissioner on April 2, 2024, he will be able to fight on behalf of the American people on day one of my administration,” Trump wrote in his announcement.

The post continued: “Andrew will be the most America First and pro-innovation FTC chairman in our country’s history.”

For Meador, Trump listed a number of degrees and achievements in the announcement post.

At the Office of Management and Budget, Trump announced Congressman Dan Bishop as deputy director and Ed Martin as chief of staff.

For Bishop, he wrote: “Dan was a tireless fighter for our MAGA movement on the House Judiciary and Homeland Security Committees. Dan will implement my cost-cutting and deregulation agenda across all agencies and root out the armed deep state.”

“Ed is a winner who will help make America great again!” he wrote for Martin.

Finally, Trump announced that Jacob Helberg will serve as undersecretary of state for economic growth, energy and the environment at the State Department.

In his post on Truth Social, Trump said: “In this role, Jacob will be a champion of our America First foreign policy. “He will lead the State Department’s policy on economic statecraft and promote America’s economic security and growth, as well as America’s technological dominance abroad.” A successful technology executive, Jacob has the knowledge, expertise and pragmatism to advance America’s economic interests abroad Defend, and always put AMERICA FIRST!”

Helberg is a former Democrat who went from a little-known technology consultant to a rising star in Trump’s circles, best known as a China hawk and a key supporter of the bill that would ban TikTok in the US could

He is a commissioner on the U.S.-China Economic Security Review Commission and helped build support on Capitol Hill for the bill that would ban TikTok if it is not sold by its Chinese parent company by Jan. 19, 2025.

After Biden signed the TikTok bill into law earlier this year, Helberg posted photos of himself with several influential members of Congress, including Speaker Mike Johnson and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, thanking them for being “truly outstanding people, who can come together when our safety is at stake.”

Helberg called TikTok a “Chinese weapon of war” in August and previously published a book called “The Wires of War.” The 2021 book explores technology-driven wars that will shape the world’s balance of power in the coming century, arguing that “without a solid partnership with government, Silicon Valley is unable to advance democracy.” “To protect the autocrats they want to sabotage from Beijing to Moscow.” Tehran.”

Helberg’s harsh criticism of TikTok could clash with Trump’s promise to “save” TikTok, even though Trump tried to ban the app during his first term.

Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance “have laid out an aggressive agenda to confront the twin shocks of technological and geopolitical change and ensure that America wins the economic competitions that will define this century,” Helberg wrote on X after Trump on Tuesday had announced his appointment.

“The State Department will play a critical role in implementing this vision,” he continued in his post. “I look forward to winning the support of the US Senate and working with @MarcoRubio to implement President Trump’s agenda.”

In previous years, Helberg and his husband were “significant supporters” of Ron DeSantis and then reportedly shifted fundraising support to Nikki Haley in 2023.

However, by the middle of the following year, Helberg had personally donated $844,600 to the Trump 47 Committee, Inc. and another $1 million to the Make America Great Again, Inc. super PACs, according to records filed by the FEC the registration details provided.