Trump Nominates Former Envoy and Congressman Pete Hoekstra as Ambassador to Canada

Nov 21, 2024, 01:20 AM

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated former Congressman Pete Hoekstra as the United States Ambassador to Canada. Hoekstra, a former Michigan congressman and former Ranking Member of the House Intelligence Committee, previously served as U.S. Ambassador to the Netherlands during Trump's first term and is currently the Chairman of the Michigan Republican Party. Trump praised Hoekstra's prior service, stating, 'He did an outstanding job as United States Ambassador to the Netherlands during our first four years,' and expressed confidence that he will help put 'America First' in the upcoming administration.