President-elect Donald Trump has nominated businessman Warren Stephens to serve as America’s ambassador to the United Kingdom.
“Warren has always dreamed of serving the United States full-time,” Trump stated in a Truth Social statement. “I am thrilled that he will now have that opportunity as the top diplomat, representing the USA to one of America’s most cherished and beloved allies.”
Stephens, the CEO of Stephens Inc, a private Arkansas-based investment firm, donated millions to Trump’s re-election campaign this year.
If his nomination is successful, Stephens will help to maintain the so-called “special relationship” between the US and the UK.
The two countries maintain close military, intelligence, and cultural ties.
Trump has vowed to rework the US’ relationships abroad, vowing to implement an “America-first” ethos to foreign policy.
The role of US ambassador to the UK is one of the most coveted diplomatic positions, and presidents have been known to bestow the role to prominent backers.
