Trump selected Thomas Barrack as ambassador to Turkey
Reporting and findings
- documented
Donald Trump announced on December 10, 2024 that Thomas Barrack would serve as the next U.S. ambassador to Turkey and cited Barrack's three decades managing a global private-equity firm.
- The American Presidency Project: Statement by President-elect Donald J. Trump Announcing the Nomination of Tom Barrack as Ambassador to TurkeyDecember 10, 2024 nomination statement
Summary and current status
The current public appointment is separated from Barrack's earlier inaugural role and later-resolved UAE-agent prosecution.
Nomination later confirmed by the Senate
People and organizations
- Donald J. TrumpDonald Trump root
- Thomas J. Barrack Jr.Trump nominee for ambassador to Turkey
Relationships in this file
- Donald J. TrumpTrump-selected ambassador to TurkeyThomas J. Barrack Jr.