Trump Nominates Benjamin Leon as Ambassador to Spain

Donald Trump has nominated Benjamín León Jr., an 80-year-old Cuban-American businessman and philanthropist, as the new U.S. Ambassador to Spain, pending Senate confirmation. León, who emigrated from Cuba at 16 with only five dollars, founded Leon Medical Centers and is noted for his significant political donations, including approximately $3 million to Trump's campaign. In his announcement on Truth Social, Trump praised León for his entrepreneurial success and philanthropic contributions, particularly in medical research and education. León has supported various causes, including La Liga Contra el Cáncer, and has been a key donor to both Trump and Senator Marco Rubio, who is slated to become Secretary of State. His appointment reflects Trump's outreach to the Cuban-American community and aims to strengthen U.S.-Spain relations. León will succeed Julissa Reynoso Pantaleón, who left the role in July.