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Wesley Hunt Saudi Ambassadorship

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Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-TX) was tapped by the Trump administration Monday to be the next ambassador to Saudi Arabia, a post that has been open for the entirety of President Donald Trump’s second term.

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Washington Examiner14 Sep

Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-TX) has been nominated by President Trump to be the next ambassador to Saudi Arabia, a position that has remained vacant during Trump's second term. Hunt previously worked as a diplomatic liaison in Saudi Arabia and is known for his support of Trump in Congress. His nomination follows his unsuccessful bid in the Republican primary race for Senate earlier this year, where he lost to state Attorney…

Wesley Hunt tapped to be ambassador to Saudi Arabia →
The Hindu15 Sep

On September 14, 2026, President Donald Trump nominated Republican congressman Wesley Hunt to be the U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia. Hunt, who is nearing the end of his second term representing a Houston-area district, previously served as a diplomatic liaison in Saudi Arabia while in the Army. Also on this date, Trump nominated Kimberly Greenwood, wife of singer Lee Greenwood known for "God Bless the USA," as…

Trump nominates Wesley Hunt to serve as U.S. Ambassador to Saudi; picks wife of 'God Bless the USA' singer as envoy to Barbados →
Semafor17 Sep

President Trump nominated Rep. Wesley Hunt, R-Texas, for the position of ambassador to Saudi Arabia, but Hunt faces skepticism and potential obstacles from Senate Republicans due to a tight calendar before midterms and previous partisan disputes. Retiring Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., has already blocked other nominees and may use Hunt’s nomination as leverage to press the Trump administration on issues. Other…

Trump’s Saudi ambassador pick faces early hurdles →

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  1. 14 Sep

    Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-TX) was tapped by the Trump administration Monday to be the next ambassador to Saudi Arabia, a post that has been open for the entirety of President Donald Trump’s second term.

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  • 17 Sep Trump’s Saudi ambassador pick faces early hurdlesPresident Trump nominated Rep. Wesley Hunt, R-Texas, for the position of ambassador to Saudi Arabia, but Hunt faces skepticism and potential obstacles from Senate Republicans due to a tight calendar before midterms and previous partisan disputes. Retiring Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., has already blocked other nominees and may use Hunt’s nomination as leverage to press the Trump administration on issues. Other…Semafor
  • 15 Sep Trump nominates Wesley Hunt to serve as U.S. Ambassador to Saudi; picks wife of 'God Bless the USA' singer as envoy to BarbadosOn September 14, 2026, President Donald Trump nominated Republican congressman Wesley Hunt to be the U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia. Hunt, who is nearing the end of his second term representing a Houston-area district, previously served as a diplomatic liaison in Saudi Arabia while in the Army. Also on this date, Trump nominated Kimberly Greenwood, wife of singer Lee Greenwood known for "God Bless the USA," as…The Hindu
  • 14 Sep Wesley Hunt tapped to be ambassador to Saudi ArabiaRep. Wesley Hunt (R-TX) has been nominated by President Trump to be the next ambassador to Saudi Arabia, a position that has remained vacant during Trump's second term. Hunt previously worked as a diplomatic liaison in Saudi Arabia and is known for his support of Trump in Congress. His nomination follows his unsuccessful bid in the Republican primary race for Senate earlier this year, where he lost to state Attorney…Washington Examiner

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