Trump taps Nate Morris for Colombia ambassador post
The White House revealed Monday that entrepreneur Nate Morris has been asked to serve as ambassador to Colombia, ending weeks of speculation over a deal that helped narrow the primary field in Kentucky’s Senate race.
TL;DR
- Nate Morris has been nominated by President Trump to serve as ambassador to Colombia.
- Morris withdrew from the Kentucky Senate race for the seat of retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell at Trump's request.
- Morris's withdrawal and subsequent endorsement of Rep. Andy Barr helped Barr win the GOP nomination.
- Morris is the founder of a waste and recycling company and had previously staked out a hard-line immigration stance.
- The nomination was part of a list of over three dozen submitted to the Senate.
- Colombia's presidential election is heading to a runoff between a pro-Trump candidate and an ally of the ruling party.