Trump Selects Matthew Whitaker as NATO Ambassador

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Matthew Whitaker, former acting attorney general, as the US ambassador to NATO. Whitaker, a Trump ally without a foreign policy background, will lead the US mission during a challenging period for NATO, particularly regarding support for Ukraine against Russia. Trump has emphasized the need for NATO countries to increase defense spending, a stance he maintained during his first term. Additionally, Trump announced Pete Hoekstra as the US ambassador to Canada.