WASHINGTON (AP) 鈥� , the football legend who unsuccessfully ran for a U.S. Senate seat in Georgia, has been chosen by President-elect to be ambassador to the Bahamas.
Trump made the announcement Tuesday in a post on Truth Social, his social media website. He described Walker as 鈥渁 successful businessman, philanthropist, former Heisman Trophy winner.鈥�
Walker, a Republican, tried to unseat Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock two years ago with Trump's endorsement. Walker benefited during the campaign from nearly unmatched name recognition from his football career at the University of Georgia and in the NFL. in his efforts, unable to overcome a bevy of damaging allegations, including claims that he paid for despite on the procedure.
He campaigned for Trump this year in his home state of Georgia.
To hold the ambassador position, Walker will need his nomination approved next year by the Republican-led Senate.
Trump also announced Tuesday that he was nominating art collector Nicole McGraw as the U.S. ambassador to Croatia.
Trump has chosen a to diplomatic posts. , the father of Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, was named ambassador to France, and of New York, one of his strongest defenders in the House, was picked as his ambassador to the United Nations.
He selected another Georgian, former Sen. , to serve as U.S. ambassador to China. four years ago and ran unsuccessfully in a 2022 primary against Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp.
Another former senator from Georgia, Kelly Loeffler, was also tapped by Trump for a job. He chose her to lead the Small Business Administration.
Chris Megerian, The Associated Press
