Trump names Kimberly Guilfoyle as ambassador to Greece.

As ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle was chosen by Trump.

Trump names Kimberly Guilfoyle as ambassador to Greece.
Trump names Kimberly Guilfoyle as ambassador to Greece.

Trump named Jacob Helberg as his Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment and Kimberly Guilfoyle as ambassador to Greece on Tuesday.

Trump announced the picks on his Truth Social platform.

"Jacob will champion our America First Foreign Policy in this role, guiding State Department policy on Economic statecraft and promoting America's Economic security and growth, as well as its technological dominance abroad. Jacob, a successful technology executive with expertise and pragmatism, will always put AMERICA FIRST."

Jacob Helberg
Jacob Helberg speaks at The Trump 47 Jewish Leadership Event on September 12, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for Jacob Helberg)

Guilfoyle, 55, who was nominated to serve as ambassador to Greece, appeared on stage with the Trump family on election night.

Trump stated that Kimberly, with her extensive experience and leadership in law, media, and politics, and her sharp intellect, is supremely qualified to represent the United States and safeguard its interests abroad.

In a post on X, Guilfoyle expressed her "gratitude" for being nominated.

Kimberly Guilfoyle
Kimberly Guilfoyle speaks during the third day of Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, on July 17, 2024. (Photo by Jacek Boczarski/Anadolu via Getty Images)

"The democratic values that originated in Greece played a significant role in shaping the founding of America."

The nomination would require Senate confirmation.

As ambassador to Turkey, Tom Barrack, a private equity real estate investor and founder of Colony Capital LLC, was appointed.

Tom Barrack
Tom Barrack Jr., founder of Colony Capital LLC, during a Bloomberg Television interview in New York, US, on Thursday, July 6, 2023. Barrack earlier this year took a leading role in advising First Republic Bank on its options as the lender raced to avoid a collapse after a $30 billion rescue failed, according to people familiar with the matter. (Photographer: Christopher Goodney/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Trump wrote that he is a respected and experienced voice of reason to a wide range of thought leaders in both political and business circles.

Mark Meador, an attorney, was appointed as a commissioner on the Federal Trade Commission. Prior to this, he served as the deputy chief counsel for antitrust and competition policy to Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, the senior Republican on the Senate Judiciary Antitrust Subcommittee.

Trump announced that Ed Martin will be the next Chief of Staff at the Office of Management and Budget.

Ed Martin
Ed Martin will serve as the next Chief of Staff at the Office of Management and Budget (CSPAN)

He mentioned Phyllis Schlafly, with whom he co-authored 'The Conservative Case for Trump,' in his statement.

Rep. Dan Bishop speaks at a House hearing
Rep. Dan Bishop, R-N.C., speaks at a House Committee on Homeland Security hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, July 22, 2020. Andrew Harnik/Pool via REUTERS (Andrew Harnik/Pool via REUTERS)

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) appointed U.S. Rep. Dan Bishop, R- N.C., as its deputy director for the Budget.

Bishop will implement Trump's "deregulatory agenda" and combat the "Weaponized Deep State."

"Bishop expressed his gratitude for being nominated by President Trump to serve on the OMB team led by @russvought. He acknowledged the significant responsibility that comes with the position and is eager to contribute to the implementation of the President's agenda. Bishop concluded by expressing his readiness to work hard and make a positive impact."

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