Trump taps former acting attorney general Matthew Whitaker as US ambassador to NATO

President-elect Donald Trump selected former acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker as the U.S. ambassador to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Wednesday morning.

“Matt is a strong warrior and loyal Patriot, who will ensure the United States’ interests are advanced and defended,” Trump said in a statement. “Matt will strengthen relationships with our NATO Allies, and stand firm in the face of threats to Peace and Stability – He will put AMERICA FIRST.”