Trump Appoints Ambassadors to Kuwait, Morocco, Lebanon

President Donald Trump has announced the appointment of several new ambassadors, including Amer Ghalib as the U.S. Ambassador to Kuwait, Richard Duke Buchan III to Morocco, and Michel Issa to Lebanon. Ghalib, the first Arab-American and Muslim mayor of Hamtramck, Michigan, was praised by Trump for his support during the 2024 campaign and his commitment to healthcare. Buchan, a seasoned businessman and former ambassador to Spain, is expected to enhance U.S.-Moroccan relations, while Issa's background in banking and entrepreneurship is recognized as beneficial for U.S.-Lebanese ties. Ghalib's appointment comes amid his controversial decision to rename a street in Hamtramck to 'Palestine Avenue,' reflecting local community values regarding the Palestinian cause. Trump expressed confidence in each ambassador's ability to represent U.S. interests abroad. All appointments are pending confirmation by the U.S. Senate.