Trump Nominates Monica Crowley as Ambassador and Chief of Protocol Requiring Senate Confirmation

Dec 4, 2024, 06:29 PM

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Monica Crowley as Assistant Secretary of State and Chief of Protocol of the United States, a position that holds the rank of ambassador and requires Senate confirmation. As Chief of Protocol, Crowley will often be the first point of contact for visiting dignitaries and will represent the Administration at major U.S.-hosted events, including America's 250th birthday in 2026, the FIFA World Cup in 2026, and the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 2028. Crowley previously served as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Public Affairs during Trump's first term. She was earlier appointed as deputy national security advisor in 2016 but withdrew from consideration amid reports of plagiarism in her past writings.