Trump Nominates Lake, Mastriano to Diplomatic Posts

President Donald Trump on Monday announced a slew of nominations sent to the U.S. Senate, including two of his most recognizable supporters to diplomatic posts and more than a dozen federal judges. The White House named former Phoenix television news anchor Kari Lake to serve as ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary to Jamaica, and Pennsylvania state Sen. Douglas Mastriano to the same position for the Slovak Republic. Both nominations require Senate confirmation. “Jamaica is a country I know very well, full of incredible people, and if confirmed by the Senate, I look forward to strengthening the partnership between our nations, advancing America’s interests abroad, and building on the deep friendship shared by the American and Jamaican people. Honored to continue serving in this HISTORIC Administration!” Lake wrote in a post on X....