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

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1. 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.

   December 10, 2024 nomination statement

   Trump selected Thomas Barrack as ambassador to Turkey · Nomination later confirmed by the Senate

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   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