Trump names Tea Party figure David Brat as new US ambassador to Australia | ABC NEWS
Former Republican congressman, professor and Tea Party figure David Brat has been named the Trump administration’s pick for US ambassador to Australia. The post in Canberra has been vacant since Caroline Kennedy departed in 2024. The appointment still has to be confirmed by the Senate.
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