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Statement by President-elect Donald J. Trump Announcing the Nomination of Tom Barrack as Ambassador to Turkey

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The American Presidency Project
Published
2024-12-10
Accessed
2026-09-03
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  1. factdocumented

    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.

    December 10, 2024 nomination statement

    Trump selected Thomas Barrack as ambassador to Turkey · Nomination later confirmed by the Senate · reviewed 2026-09-03

  2. factdocumented

    The Senate confirmed Donald Trump's nominee Thomas Barrack as U.S. ambassador to Turkey on April 29, 2025 by a vote of 60–36.

    Trump nomination statement

    Senate confirmed Barrack as ambassador to Turkey, 60–36 · Nomination confirmed · reviewed 2026-09-03