President-elect Donald Trump has named former Acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker as his pick for the next ambassador to NATO, a move that signals a significant departure from Trump’s previous criticisms of the alliance. Whitaker, who lacks significant foreign policy experience, served as acting attorney general for three months in 2018 before being succeeded by Bill Barr. Throughout his career, Whitaker has shown support for NATO, and has advocated for the U.S. to contribute more to ensure democracy and freedom worldwide. Trump has long criticized NATO, but Whitaker’s appointment suggests a shift in policy towards the alliance. Whitaker has also expressed support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia, signaling a willingness to provide heavy weapons to the country. Trump had previously suggested he would allow Russia to do as it pleased with countries that didn’t contribute enough to NATO. Whitaker’s appointment as ambassador to NATO could signal a change in U.S. policy towards the alliance and its relationship with Russia.
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Former top DOJ official appointed as ambassador to NATO by Trump
