Trump's week in review: Tariffs paused; sanctuary cities in crosshairs; religious freedom nominee named
3. Announces nominees to serve in key diplomatic positions
In a statement Thursday evening, Trump unveiled former Rep. Mark Walker, R-N.C., as his pick to serve as the U.S. ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom. Trump praised Walker, a former Baptist pastor, for doing "an incredible job as Ranking Member on the House Homeland Security's Counterterrorism and Intelligence Subcommittee."
"As Chairman of the Republican Study Committee, Mark helped us secure many Victories," Trump added. "In his new role, Mark will work incredibly hard to expose Human Rights Violations, champion Faith, and help us secure Life Saving Results."
Walker, who represented North Carolina's 6th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2015-2021, issued a statement on X expressing gratitude for his nomination. He referred to Trump as "a defender of faith evidenced by his bold statement on religious liberty at the United Nations."
"As a former minister, along with serving in Congressional leadership, I'm open-eyed to the bad actors and regions committing these atrocities against people of faith," Walker asserted.
In a separate statement on Thursday, Trump announced his nomination of Yehuda Kaploun as the U.S. special envoy to monitor and combat antisemitism, ambassador-at-large. Trump described Kaploun as "a successful businessman and staunch advocate for the Jewish Faith and the Rights of his people to live and worship free from persecution."
"With Anti-Semitism dangerously on the rise, Yehuda will be the strongest Representative for Americans and Jews across the Globe, and promote PEACE," Trump predicted.
Walker and Kaploun require confirmation from the U.S. Senate before they can assume their positions.
Ryan Foley is a reporter for The Christian Post. He can be reached at: ryan.foley@christianpost.com
