Trump nominates Monica Crowley as ambassador and deputy secretary of state

Trump nominates Monica Crowley as ambassador and deputy secretary of state

President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday nominated Monica Crowley, a former official from his first presidency, to serve as U.S. ambassador, deputy secretary of state and chief of protocol in his second administration.

In this role, Crowley will be the managing representative for major global events, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and the 2026 U.S. 250th anniversary celebrations.

“During my first term, Monica did an incredible job as assistant treasury secretary for public affairs,” Trump said in a statement.

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The president-elect also praised Crowley’s resume, which includes her roles as a Fox News host and contributor New York Times Best-selling author and recipient of the Alexander Hamilton Award.

Crowley, who has served as a political and foreign policy analyst for Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network, is among a growing number of Trump administration officials who have also served as a host or contributor on Fox News.

She joins Pete Hegseth, Trump’s nominee for defense secretary and former Fox and Friends weekend Co-host Sean Duffy, Trump’s nominee for Secretary of the Department of Transportation, and Fox Business host and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, Trump’s pick for ambassador to Israel, as officials, all of whom have worked for the conservative network in the past.

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Other Fox contributors tapped to join Trump’s administration include Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, Trump’s surgeon general, former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s nominee for director of national intelligence, “border czar” Tom Homan and former World Wrestling Entertainment CEO Linda McMahon, Trump’s nominee for education secretary.

Crowley is also among the growing number of female officials in Trump’s second administration.

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