Herschel Walker Nominated as Bahamas Ambassador

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Herschel Walker, former NFL player and U.S. Senate candidate from Georgia, as the U.S. Ambassador to the Bahamas. Walker's nomination follows his previous service as co-chair of the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition during Trump's first term. His longtime friendship with Trump dates back to the 1980s when he played for Trump's New Jersey Generals. Walker's recent political career includes a narrowly lost Senate race against Democratic incumbent Raphael Warnock in 2022, amid various controversies. Despite the loss, Walker remains a significant Trump ally, having campaigned for Trump and received his endorsement. This nomination is part of a series of appointments by Trump as he forms his new administration.